Marrakech – As Mawazine’s 20th edition gears up to light up the capital, one question lingers louder than the bass: where are the Moroccan stars?
While international and Arab headliners are already stealing the spotlight, local talents are still waiting backstage — quite literally.
Whispers from behind the scenes reveal that negotiations with Moroccan artists are dragging on, unlike their foreign counterparts who sealed the deal months ago.
The holdup? Money talks — and logistics do too.
And this year, homegrown artists aren’t afraid to speak up.
With rising reputations and fan bases that rival any imported act, several Moroccan performers are reportedly asking for more than just applause — they’re asking for fair contracts and, more boldly, a spot on the prestigious Nahda stage, usually reserved for Arab powerhouses.
After all, if they’ve performed there before, why be sidelined now?
But in the meantime, Moroccan artists — and their fans — are still waiting for their name in lights.
