Coloured lumps of incense heaped in cardboard trays at a Moroccan market stall, with smoke rising from a terracotta burner, on sale before the 27th night of Ramadan

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Moroccan traditions and festivals: a traveller's guide

Ramadan nights, Eid in the medina, roses in Kelaat M'Gouna and Gnawa drums in Essaouira: what Morocco celebrates, when, and how to take part respectfully, from our team in Marrakech.

25 October 20267 min read

Ramadan traditions in Morocco: the fast, the nights and Eid al-Fitr

What Ramadan means in Morocco and how families live it: the nafar's horn before dawn, the ftour at sunset, the 27th night, children's first fast and Eid al-Fitr.

Tbourida riders in white robes and turbans charging side by side on decorated horses, muskets raised, under gunpowder smoke and a blue sky

24 October 20269 min read

Festivals in Morocco: the 2027 calendar of festivals, moussems and holidays

Every festival, moussem and public holiday of 2027 in Morocco, month by month: what is confirmed, what is still to be announced and which events are worth planning a trip around.

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