Festivals & Events in Casablanca

Practical travel guide for Casablanca, Morocco

Festivals & Events in Casablanca

Casablanca Festival of Popular Arts (May): Annual celebration featuring traditional music, dance, theater, and cultural performances throughout the city.

Casablanca Jazz Festival (October): International jazz event attracting renowned musicians. Held at various venues with ticket information available online.

Moussem of Moulay Abdessalam Ben Mchich (August): Religious pilgrimage festival honoring a saint with traditional celebrations, processions, and local gatherings.

Ramadan (Varies - Islamic calendar): Month-long Islamic observance with modified business hours, evening festivities after sunset, and special foods. Eid al-Fitr celebrates month's end with public holidays and family gatherings.

New Year & National Holidays: January 1 (New Year), January 11 (Independence), May 1 (Labour Day), July 30 (Throne Day), August 21 (Revolution), September 21 (Youth Day), November 6 (Green March). Many shops and attractions have modified hours.

Eid al-Adha (Islamic calendar): Major Islamic holiday with public celebrations, family gatherings, and special markets. Public holidays with many businesses closed for several days.

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