LAND OF PEACE AND UNITY
22nd to 24th October 2026

09:00 – 14:00 📍 Medina

Guided tours of Marrakech, including the Medina, Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, art galleries, and several heritage and cultural sites.

10:30 – 14:30 📍 Maroc Heritage Cultural Centre

Official press conference presenting the 8th edition of the festival, its partners, participating countries, and the main highlights of the programme.

14:30 – 16:00 📍 Maroc Heritage Cultural Centre

Scientific and cultural gathering around the theme:
“From the Roots of History to the Bridges of the Future… Moroccan Jewish Culture, a Living Heritage and a Shared Memory.”

17:00 – 22:00 📍 M AVENUE

17:00 – 17:20 — Aïssaoua de Meknès – Morocco
17:25 – 17:45 — Alendoy Flamenco – Andorra
17:50 – 18:10 — Kalamaria Cultural Association “Kallisti” – Greece
18:15 – 18:35 — Flamenca Gitana – Germany / Spain
18:40 – 19:00 — Ensemble Zora – Bulgaria
19:05 – 19:25 — Rancho Folclórico da Casa do Povo de Glória do Ribatejo – Portugal
19:30 – 19:50 — Grup de Danses Xafarnat – Spain
19:55 – 20:15 — Volkstanzgruppe Sarntal – Italy
20:20 – 20:40 — Kecskemét Folkdance Ensemble – Hungary
20:45 – 21:05 — Moment of Celtic Energy – Ireland
21:10 – 21:30 — Grup de Danses de Valencia – Spain
21:10 – 21:30 — Irish Folk Dance – United Kingdom

11:00 – 12:00 📍 Maroc Heritage Cultural Centre

Cultural Gathering / Masterclass – Lithuania

14:30 – 15:30 📍 M AVENUE

Presentation of certificates and awards in the presence of representatives of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the City of Marrakech, M Avenue, festival partners, and representatives of the participating groups.

16:00 – 17:30 📍 M AVENUE

The Grand International Parade will bring M Avenue to life with the colours, music, dances and traditional costumes of hundreds of artists from around the world. A spectacular and vibrant highlight celebrating heritage, diversity, peace and unity.

17:00 – 22:00 📍 M AVENUE

18:00 – 18:20 — UM6P Choir – Morocco
19:00 – 19:10 — Folk Dance and Song Group “Opole” – Poland
19:15 – 19:35 — Haanja TLMS Folk Dance and Song Society – Estonia
19:35 – 19:45 — Folk Dance and Song Group “Opole” – Poland
19:50 – 20:10 — Šermukšnis – Lithuania
20:15 – 20:35 — Uniun Bal Popular Val Badia – Italy
20:40 – 21:00 — Groupe du Congo – Congo
21:05 – 21:25 — Flamenca Gitana – Germany / Spain
21:30 – 21:50 — Houara Amzmiz – Morocco

18:00 – 22:00 📍 STAGE OPPOSITE CITY HALL

18:00 – 18:20 — Serbska rejowanska skupina Smjerdźaca – Germany
18:25 – 18:45 — Volkstanzgruppe St. Ulrich – Italy
18:50 – 19:10 — Folk Dance Group Kuu – Estonia
19:15 – 19:35 — Katowice – Poland
19:40 – 20:00 — Volkstanzgruppe Villach – Austria
20:05 – 20:25 — Associació Balls Tradicionals Altafulla – Spain
20:30 – 20:40 — Masovia – Poland
20:40 – 21:00 — Kallisti – Greece
21:05 – 21:15 — Masovia – Poland
21:20 – 21:40 — Jabalna Association, Troupe Barja – Lebanon
21:40 – 22:00 — Afrika Tambours – Mali / Senegal / Côte d’Ivoire

11:30 – 12:30 📍 Maroc Heritage Cultural Centre

Cultural Gathering / Masterclass – Poland

15:00 – 16:30 📍 JEMAA EL-FNA SQUARE

On Saturday, the parade will make its way through Jemaa el-Fna, the souks and the narrow streets of Marrakech’s historic Medina in a lively and festive atmosphere.

The procession will create a dialogue between intangible cultural heritage, expressed through dance, music and traditional costumes, and the tangible heritage of the historic city.

A symbolic encounter bringing together cultures from around the world, local residents, artisans and the heritage spirit of Marrakech.

17:00 – 22:00 📍 M AVENUE

17:00 – 17:20 — Serbska rejowanska skupina Smjerdźaca – Germany
17:25 – 17:45 — Associació Balls Tradicionals Altafulla – Spain
17:50 – 18:00 — Masovia – Poland
18:00 – 18:20 — Volkstanzgruppe Villach – Austria
18:20 – 18:30 — Masovia – Poland
18:35 – 18:55 — Ahwash Imin Tanout – Morocco
19:00 – 19:20 — Folk Dance Group Kuu – Estonia
19:25 – 19:45 — Katowice – Poland
19:50 – 20:10 — Volkstanzgruppe St. Ulrich – Italy
20:15 – 20:35 — Amazigh Women’s Ahwash – Morocco
21:20 – 21:40 — Jabalna Association, Troupe Barja – Lebanon

16:00 – 22:00 📍 CITY HALL SQUARE STAGE

16:00 – 16:10 — Zespół Pieśni i Tańca “Opole” – Poland
16:10 – 16:30 — Moment of Celtic Energy – Ireland
16:30 – 16:40 — Zespół Pieśni i Tańca “Opole” – Poland
16:45 – 17:05 — Kecskemét Folkdance Ensemble – Hungary
17:10 – 17:30 — Lithuanian Folk Dance Group “Šermukšnis”, Šiauliai – Lithuania
17:35 – 17:55 — Uniun Bal Popular Val Badia – Italy
18:00 – 18:20 — Grup de Danses de Valencia – Spain
18:25 – 18:45 — Alendoy Flamenco – Andorra
18:50 – 19:10 — Grup de Danses Xafarnat – Paterna, Spain
19:15 – 19:35 — Haanja TLMS Folk Dance and Song Society – Estonia
19:40 – 20:00 — Volkstanzgruppe Sarntal – Italy
20:05 – 20:25 — Associação Rancho Folclórico da Casa do Povo de Glória do Ribatejo – Portugal
20:30 – 20:50 — Ensemble Zora – Bulgaria

21:00 — CLOSING CONCERT

OTHMANE HMITI | GNAOUA FUSION

From 21:00, Marrakech artist Othmane Hmiti will present an exceptional show combining dance, creativity and artistic fusion.

A festive and spectacular finale, bringing together dancers and participants to close the evening in a truly unique atmosphere.