A tourist destination of excellence, the City of Trade Winds has become, over time, one of the most vibrant cities in the Kingdom, hosting a range of concerts, festivals and musical shows throughout the year, to the delight of music lovers from all walks of life.
However, it is not at all necessary to plan your stay in Essaouira according to the dates of the festivals to enjoy electrifying shows, because the Place Moulay El Hassan, one of the most beautiful esplanades of the city, offers passers-by captivating musical performances from morning until evening.
Delivered with mastery by young artists and local troupes, these vibrant shows, which are now an integral part of the many tourist attractions of the Cité des Alizés, enrich the daily lives of the Souiris as well as that of tourists and visitors, thus adding a festive and cultural dimension to the city’s entertainment.
At the dawn of his 22nd year, Karim, a promising singer and guitarist, manages to captivate an enthusiastic crowd, eager to discover sounds that are both nostalgic for some and innovative for others.
Tambourine at his feet, acoustic guitar in hand and harmonica in his mouth, Karim offers a real “one man show”, elegantly mixing a range of musical genres, from Raï to Pop, including Rock and Reggaeton.
The audience, charmed by the exceptional virtuosity of this young talent, finds itself carried away on a captivating sound journey, during his performance of an unprecedented fusion between “Aicha” by Cheb Khaled and “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa.
As the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean, Karim continues to wow the crowd with ingenious and captivating mash-ups, where he subtly combines classic and contemporary pieces, such as Fairouz’s “Kifak Enta” with Adele’s “Hello”.
At the other end of the square, near the Essaouira Clock, this emblematic little square located at the entrance to the Kasbah, passers-by take a moment to enjoy another spectacle.
Charmed by the harmony between the three musicians of this Moroccan folk music troupe, the crowd reacts with overflowing enthusiasm, offering warm ovations and murmurs of admiration that punctuate each performance with infinite grace.
Approached by MAP, British tourists expressed their admiration for the captivating rhythms of traditional Moroccan instruments, which they were discovering for the first time.
Delighted by this authentic discovery, they expressed their desire to return to live this unique and immersive experience again.
Under the historic ramparts of the Sqala de la Kasbah, one of the architectural emblems of Essaouira, Walid amazes visitors with a refined musical performance, where the authentic sounds of Gnaoua music rub shoulders with modern influences.
Armed with his Guembri, Walid embodies a talented sound juggler on stage. His hands, agile and expert, dance with virtuosity on the strings of his instrument, revealing melodies full of mystery and nostalgia as well as dynamic riffs that captivate the attention of every passerby.
As night falls, the musical sounds do not seem to fade away, but on the contrary, they continue to resonate with renewed intensity from the rooftops of the Riads, restaurants and cafes of the old medina.
Passers-by, with charmed eyes, abandon themselves to the intoxicating rhythms that resonate in the air, letting themselves be carried away by the magic of the scene and the emotion of this unique nocturnal symphony.
2024-08-29 06:09:10