After a three-year hiatus, Morocco’s annual Mawazine festival is back for its 19th edition, and based on the electrifying line up, it was well worth the wait. Set against the backdrop of Rabat, the nation’s capital, you may want to clear your calendar from June 21-29 for this year’s cultural extravaganza.
A major highlight in Morocco’s musical landscape, Mawazine Festival has drawn in throngs of music enthusiasts since its inception in 2001. Without fail each year, it plays host to an array of industry heavyweights– past headliners include Travis Scott, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and Alicia Keys. It’s no wonder that the slow unveiling of the 2024 lineup has ignited a frenzy of anticipation among fervent music devotees worldwide.
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This year’s billing boasts a diverse lineup of headliners, featuring the iconic Moment 4 Life singer Nicki Minaj, hip-hop producer Metro Boomin’, the afrobeats icon Burna Boy, and British rapper Central Cee. What’s more, the historic inclusion of Korean boy band ATEEZ marks a groundbreaking moment as the first K-pop act to take center stage at the hotly-anticipated festival. Alongside global superstars, the eight-day-long event will also include performances from regional acts such as Mohamed Ramadan, Najwa Karam, and Carole Samaha.
The forthcoming festival coincides with the upcoming Eid Al-Adha on June 16, so for those still sorting out travel plans, we hear Rabat will be popping.
