19 June, 2010

National Festival of Popular Arts: 16-24 July, 2010

The 45th National Festival of Popular Arts will be taking place in Marrakech from 16th to 24th July 2010. The entire city will celebrate the cultures of various regions in Morocco through dance, poetry, music, etc. For nine consecutive days, Marrakech will welcome all the traditional arts of Morocco. Stages will spring up all around the city, in Bab Ighli, Douar Akioud, Jnana El Harti, the Palais Badii and the Théâtre Royal. The festival pays tribute to all regions of Morocco through a wide-ranging artistic program reflecting the diversity of the kingdom’s musical heritage: traditional, Chaâbi, Moroccan song, Amazigh, the Aïta and new generation pop art.

Discover dances reserved for couples about to be married, a tradition in the Middle and High Atlas mountains! Allow yourself to be enchanted by the Guedra, the mysterious female dance of the Souss and Southern regions! Dance to the beats of hunting and warrior initiation rites from the North-east and Central regions. And let yourself be charmed by the singing troubadours typical of the Marrakech region. Nine days to discover all of these specific regional cultures! Book your accommodation now at Marrakech riad Dar Zaman to avoid disappointment!
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Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira: 24-27 June, 2010

The Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival celebrate the mysterious music of the Gnaouas and other worldwide rhythms from 24-27 June, 2010.

Essaouira gnaoua festival performances are in the afternoons and evenings, giving you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the idyllic charm of Essaouira by day. It is one of the major festivals in Morocco.

Essaouira is three hours from Marrakech by hire car or with CTM or Supratours coach companies.

Marrakech riad Dar Zaman will be happy to assist with travel and accommodation reservations.
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07 June, 2010

Marrakech Swimming Pools

Oasiria Marrakech Swimming Pool  This one is for the kids and the young at heart. When the city gets too much, jump in a taxi or the free shuttle bus and take the 15 minute journey to Oasiria, Marrakech's favourite swimming pool. There are various slides, a wave pool, a calm swimming pool, two lagoons for younger kids and an assortment of cafes and restaurants.
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