World and Arab Artists to Celebrate “Mawazine – Rhythms of the World” Nights in 2025
The organizers of the “Mawazine – Rhythms of the World” festival have announced a diverse lineup of international and Arab artists who will contribute to the revival of the festival’s twentieth edition, set to take place from June 20 to 28 in the cities of Rabat and Salé, under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
The “Mawazine – Rhythms of the World” festival shared the exciting news on its official social media pages (Instagram and Facebook), revealing that the OLM Souissi stage will host exceptional performances by the world-renowned music producer Afrojack (June 20), American artist Becky G (June 22), the Korean group AESPA (June 24), and Nigerian singers Lojay and Wizkid (June 26).
At the Bouregreg stage, the audience will have the chance to enjoy a live show by Julian Marley, son of music legend Bob Marley, who will perform on June 28 in an evening celebrating his father’s legacy alongside vibrant musical performances.
On the same stage, Guinean artist Ans-T Crazy will deliver a musical performance on June 25, while Malian legend Salif Keita will follow with a similar show on June 27.
In the Arabic music category, Mawazine festival-goers can look forward to a performance by artist Wael Jassar (June 20) at the Mohammed V National Theatre, while superstar Ragheb Alama will make his festival debut, captivating attendees with his classic and new songs on the Renaissance stage on June 24 in an extraordinary evening.
Earlier, the festival organizers announced the participation of American actor and musician Kid Cudi and actor-rapper Will Smith, performing on the OLM Souissi stage on June 23 and 25, respectively.
The “Moroccan Cultural Association,” which organizes the festival, emphasized that “Mawazine – Rhythms of the World,” similar to previous editions, will represent an unmissable cultural event for audiences, who will once again enjoy free admission to 90% of the performances and events promoting values of peace, openness, tolerance, and respect.
The association highlighted that “in this new edition, the festival promises a high-quality program full of surprises for all music and culture lovers, featuring prominent international and Arab stars, emerging talents from the Moroccan scene, as well as a selection of illustrious names representing the musical heritage of all five continents.”
It is noteworthy that the nineteenth edition of the festival (2024) witnessed the attendance of more than 2.5 million spectators over nine days of concerts across various venues in Rabat and Salé.
The “Mawazine – Rhythms of the World” festival, established in 2001, is a cannot-miss event for music enthusiasts in Morocco. With over two million spectators attending each of its recent editions, this festival is considered the second-largest cultural event in the world.
