Festival Mawazine Morocco Rabat Music festival

Huge, successful and free, Festival Mawazine is a celebration of world music, its diversity and rhythms. Every year, some 1500 concerts, street performances and art exhibitions attract millions of spectators to venues across Rabat.

In 2010, the festival is headlined by global superstars including Sir Elton John (24 May), Sting (29 May), B.B.King (27 May), Mika (22 May), Santana, Julio Iglesias, and Thievery Corporation.

Sir Elton John. Courtesy of Festival Mawazine
when: 21 - 29 May 2010 (annual)
where: Rabat
cost: Free; VIP areas Dh300-Dh600
time: Most concerts 9.30pm