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"Beaches Festival" Programs Sixty Concerts

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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- Maroc Telecom announced the 22nd edition of the

Maroc Telecom is launching the 22nd edition of its "Beaches Festival," offering nearly 60 free concerts across Tangier, Al Hoceima, Saidia, and M'diq from July 20 to August 21. The festival aims to make culture accessible to everyone, featuring a diverse lineup of prominent Moroccan and Arab artists. Audiences can expect a variety of musical styles, including hip-hop, rap, Aita, popular Moroccan music, Rai, Reggada, Arabic pop, and Eastern songs, alongside folk and local troupes celebrating the richness of the musical scene.

Organizing nearly 60 free musical concerts on platforms that meet the highest international standards.

โ€” Maroc TelecomAnnouncing the festival's offerings.

The event also serves as a platform for emerging Moroccan talents to share the stage with established artists, performing for a broad audience. Maroc Telecom emphasizes its commitment to cultural accessibility and social cohesion through this free, inclusive festival, which fosters intergenerational connections and creates spaces for sharing.

In fulfillment of its mission to make culture accessible to all, this edition offers a rich and diverse artistic program, bringing together a selection of the most prominent stars of the Moroccan and Arab artistic scene.

โ€” Maroc TelecomDescribing the festival's artistic goals.

Beyond its artistic significance, the festival is expected to boost economic and tourist activity in the host cities. It supports local businesses, tourism establishments, and economic stakeholders, while also enhancing the cultural profile of these regions. Since its inception in 2002, the Beaches Festival has become one of the largest free music events in Morocco, attracting millions of attendees each summer and fostering a unique festive atmosphere.

The audience will enjoy performances representing various musical styles, from hip-hop, rap, Aita, popular and modern Moroccan song, to Rai, Reggada, Arabic pop, and Eastern song, alongside performances by folklore and local bands, in a celebration that reflects the richness and diversity of the musical scene.

โ€” Maroc TelecomDetailing the musical genres featured.

With this 22nd edition, Maroc Telecom reaffirms its dedication to supporting culture, encouraging artistic creativity, and promoting the influence of various regions across Morocco. The company aims to provide a free, inclusive, and accessible musical experience for all.

The festival also constitutes a real platform for showcasing emerging Moroccan talents, by giving them the opportunity to share the stage with renowned artists and present their performances to a large audience.

โ€” Maroc TelecomHighlighting the role of the festival for new artists.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.