Morocco's 'Tim RrT' festival celebrates rap music and urban culture in Tamesna
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The city of Tamesna is preparing to host the fifth edition of the "Tim RrT" festival, a major event for rap music and urban culture in Morocco.
- The festival, scheduled for July 30-31, will feature prominent Moroccan rap artists and DJs, including Gustavo, Onzy, and Dollypran.
- Organizers anticipate this year's event to be the largest yet, emphasizing free access for youth and aiming to solidify "Tim RrT" as a leading platform for urban culture.
Tamesna is set to become the epicenter of Moroccan rap and urban culture as it hosts the fifth edition of the "Tim RrT" festival. Scheduled for July 30 and 31, the event coincides with the 27th anniversary of the Throne Day celebrations, promising a vibrant cultural showcase.
The festival boasts an impressive lineup featuring leading figures in the Moroccan rap scene. Attendees can expect performances from artists such as Gustavo, Onzy, Dollypran, Mocci, 7ari, Kira7, Nezar, and Lakamura. The official festival DJ, Sim-H DJ, will provide musical interludes throughout the two evenings.
Organizers are hailing this fifth edition as the most ambitious to date, both in terms of artistic programming and logistical capabilities. "Tim RrT" aims to reinforce its position as Morocco's premier festival dedicated exclusively to urban culture and rap music. A key principle of the festival is its free access, ensuring that young people have the opportunity to experience these performances.
Building on the success of previous editions held in Harhoura and Temara, the festival moves to the Al Qasbah space in Tamesna this year. Organizers anticipate drawing thousands of rap and urban music enthusiasts from across the kingdom. The festival's growing popularity is evident from last year's attendance, which exceeded 150,000 spectators over the final two nights, reflecting the increasing appeal of rap music among younger generations.
Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.