Mawazine Turns 20.. A Moroccan Masterpiece of Music, Culture, and World-Class Organisation

As the curtain rises on the 2025 edition of Mawazine – Rhythms of the World, anticipation is reaching new heights across cultural circles. This year’s festival doesn’t merely mark two decades of existence; it redefines them, positioning Mawazine as not only a musical spectacle, but a global cultural institution that reflects Morocco’s vibrant identity and its enduring openness to the world.

According to exclusive insights obtained by Le Journal Alalam 24, the 20th anniversary edition—set to unfold from June 20 to 28 in Rabat—promises to be the most ambitious yet. Organisers are aiming higher than ever, assembling a formidable lineup of international superstars, iconic regional voices, and emerging Moroccan talent. Each element is carefully curated to deliver an unprecedented sonic journey across continents and genres.

This landmark edition is being framed as both a tribute to Mawazine’s rich history and a leap into its future. After two decades of exponential growth, the festival is being revitalised as a platform not just for performance, but for cultural storytelling on a global scale.

Sources close to the organising committee report a massive mobilisation of resources to deliver a production that meets—and in many aspects surpasses—international festival standards. Stages will feature cutting-edge audio, lighting, and immersive technologies designed to elevate every performance into a full sensory experience. A robust media and communications strategy is also in motion, ensuring the festival resonates beyond Morocco’s borders through comprehensive local and international coverage.

The artistic program, set to be officially revealed in the coming weeks, is being hailed as the most eclectic in Mawazine’s history. Festivalgoers can expect a sonic tapestry that spans pop, Latin, raï, Afrobeat, rap, hip-hop, classical, and Moroccan folklore—including the deep, trance-like rhythms of the Rif.

This diversity is no accident. Mawazine’s artistic philosophy has always rested on the belief that music is a universal language—capable of bridging cultures, fostering dialogue, and offering a shared emotional space in an increasingly divided world.

But this year, the experience goes beyond the music. Organisers are implementing major upgrades to infrastructure and audience services, including expanded venues, streamlined accessibility, enhanced safety protocols, and the launch of an intuitive mobile app that allows users to navigate the schedule, locate stages, and book tickets in real time.

In an era marked by social fractures and geopolitical tension, Mawazine is once again offering something radical: a vision of global unity through cultural exchange. From the heart of Rabat, the festival is set to broadcast Morocco’s message of connection, tolerance, and artistic excellence to the world.

Mawazine 2025 is not just a celebration—it is a statement. One that echoes far beyond the stage.