Fez — “Comediablanca” is set to return to Casablanca from June 4 to 6 for an expanded third edition.
Organizers moved the festival into a three-night format at the Mohammed V Complex as they seek to scale up one of Morocco’s most visible stand-up events.
The opening night on June 4 will center on a Moroccan gala led by Taliss, with a lineup focused on national comedy talent.
The evening will bring together established names and newer voices from the local stand-up scene, including Oussama Ramzi, Saïd & Wadie, Ayoub Idri, Fadwa Taleb, Rachid Rafik, Driss & Mehdi, Fatih Mohamed, Wahiba Bouya, and Zouhair Zair.
On June 5, Jalil Tijani will take over the stage with a reworked version of “Jeux de Société,” billed by organizers as his final Casablanca performance of the show. Ticketing material presents the night as a more personal and revised version of the set, while also hinting at guest appearances.
The festival’s closing night on June 6 will shift toward the broader Francophone comedy circuit, with Kheiron leading a gala that includes Laurie Peret, Mimo Lazrak, Mehdi Bousaidan, Doully, John Sulo, Hamaka, and a surprise Moroccan guest, according to published festival information.
A larger footprint for a growing comedy brand
This year’s edition marks a clear jump in scale. The festival’s official website describes the Casablanca stop as the first to stretch across three evenings, while organizers are also promoting a dedicated on-site village meant to turn the event into more than a run of stage performances. Ticket pages say the village will open at 6 p.m. each day ahead of the 9 p.m. shows.
That wider setup fits with the festival’s broader push beyond Casablanca. The official “Comediablanca” platform presents the event as part of a 2025-2026 touring circuit that has already included Paris and is also targeting cities such as Montreal, Marseille, and Taghazout Bay.
Produced by “Tendansia” and shaped under the artistic direction of Amir Rouani, the festival appears to be positioning itself as a recurring meeting point between Moroccan comedy and the wider Francophone scene.
The festival’s return also reflects a broader shift in Morocco’s entertainment landscape, where stand-up has become increasingly visible as both a live format and a digital export.
