Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
June
There are few reasons to visit the region at this time with the rains well and truly un-
derway. The exception is Morocco, which starts to see the annual influx of summer
visitors from Europe. Ramadan will take place in June in 2014 and 2015.
Gnaoua & World Music Festival
Held on the third weekend in June in Essaouira, this four-day musical extravaganza
(
www.festival-gnaoua.net/en
)
features international, national and local performers as well
as a series of art exhibitions.
Festival of World Sacred Music
World-renowned festival (
www.fesfestival.com
) that is based on the pluralism of Moroccan
Sufism and has in recent years attracted international stars such as Patti Smith, Youssou
N'Dour and Salif Keita. It sometimes spills over into July.
