Dakka Marrakchia Festival Marrakech

There are countless traditional music event held in Morocco, but there are only a few of them, that have gained an international repute like that of Dakka Marrakchia Festival held every year in Marrakech. Dakka Marrakchia Festival is named after a special form of music consisting of polyrhythmic percussion and choral chants called Dakka Marrakchia, which the festival celebrates annually in Marrakech.

In Dakka Marrakchia Festival, artisans and shopkeepers join in from different neighborhoods to perform these rhythms as a tribute to the Sabaatou Rijal, the city's seven spiritual patrons. Being fourth of Morocco's Imperial Cities, founded in 1062 as the capital of the Almoravid dynasty and continuing in the 12 century as capital of the Almohads, Marrakech, fast developed as the epicenter of art and music in Morocco and hence is known for its rich musical heritage, celebrated by its many musical festivals.

Celebrating Dakka Marrakchia Festival in this oasis town set upon the fertile Haouz Plain at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, adds to the mysticism of the event. You can be a part of this rich cultural experience as well; all you need to do is plan your visit to Marrakech town to coincide with the time of Dakka Marrakchia Festival, held in the month of February.