53rd National Festival of Popular Arts to be held in Marrakech July 4-8

MARRAKECH - The Grand Atlas association announced the holding of the 53rd edition of the National Festival of Popular Arts (FNAP), under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, and the support of the Wilaya of the Marrakech-Safi region, the Council of the Marrakech Safi region, the Council of the City of Marrakech and the Municipality of Mechouar Kasbah.

This edition, themed “Eternal Rhythms and Symbols”, will take place from July 4 to 8 in the ochre city of Marrakech.

The festival will see the participation of more than 600 artists from across the North African Kingdom, each bringing with them a part of the soul of their region.

This major event, designed to highlight the diversity and richness of Moroccan artistic heritage, aims to strengthen links between generations by familiarizing young people with the treasures of Moroccan popular art.

FNAP offers an exceptional showcase of indigenous talents and their abundant creativity through captivating performances.

“Eternal Rhythms and Symbols” is not just a theme, but an invitation to delve into the living history of Morocco, a celebration of national identity through music, dance, singing, and crafts.

The festival becomes an ode to the transmission of know-how and stories that have spanned the ages, underlining the crucial importance of the conservation and promotion of these cultural expressions.

The preservation of traditional arts is a quest for permanence and dialogue between the past and the present. In a rapidly changing world, where cultures intersect and influence each other, it is essential to keep alive these practices that define Moroccan identity.

FNAP stands as guardian of these priceless treasures, ensuring their sustainability and making them accessible to all, in particular to Moroccan youth, the bearers of the future.

The Grand Atlas Association, with the support of its cultural and institutional partners, invites residents and visitors to discover and celebrate this precious heritage. The enthusiasm for this edition testifies to the central place that these arts occupy in the hearts of Moroccans and their potential to move and inspire beyond borders.

Morocco, land of contrasts and confluences, offers a cultural panorama as rich as it is diverse. Each region, from the Atlas to the Sahara, to the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, carries within it a unique heritage which manifests itself through captivating songs, energetic dances and artistic expressions rooted in the depths of the ages.

These traditions, passed down from generation to generation, are more than just a memory; they are the living breath of a community that celebrates life with passion and creativity.

On the stages of the FNAP, folklore comes to life in an explosion of colors and sounds, where the rhythm of the tambourines matches the cadence of the feet striking the earth, and where the voices are raised to tell stories woven with myths and reality.

The shows offer a striking visual scene, mirroring a society which, while modernizing, preciously preserves the echoes of its past. Moroccan art, in all its splendor, remains a pillar of national identity, an indelible bond that unites hearts around the immutable essence of their heritage.