• Hind Ennaira performs during the 24th Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira, Morocco. All Photos: AFP
    Hind Ennaira performs during the 24th Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira, Morocco. All Photos: AFP
  • This photo taken on June 24, 2023 shows members of traditional Gnawa bands performing during the 24th edition of the Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
    This photo taken on June 24, 2023 shows members of traditional Gnawa bands performing during the 24th edition of the Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
  • Moroccans and tourists from all over the world attend the event
    Moroccans and tourists from all over the world attend the event
  • A packed audience at the festival
    A packed audience at the festival
  • A high-octane performance on stage
    A high-octane performance on stage
  • A delighted member of the audience at the festival
    A delighted member of the audience at the festival
  • The Gnaoua World Music Festival was making a return after a hiatus due to the Covid pandemic
    The Gnaoua World Music Festival was making a return after a hiatus due to the Covid pandemic
  • A performer on stage at the event
    A performer on stage at the event
  • Moroccan artist Asma Hamzaoui performing during the festival
    Moroccan artist Asma Hamzaoui performing during the festival

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Morocco's Gnaoua World Music Festival - in pictures

24th edition of the Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira

The National

June 25, 2023

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Updated: July 08, 2023, 6:33 AM
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