# Atlantic Andalusias Festival, Essaouira

A festival of Arab-Andalusian music and the shared Jewish-Muslim repertoire of the Maghreb, in Essaouira, usually in late October and early November.

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## Key facts

The Atlantic Andalusias Festival (Andalousies atlantiques) brings musicians of the Arab-Andalusian tradition to Essaouira each autumn, especially the repertoire shared by Muslims and Jews in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, with room for flamenco. The 20th edition, from 30 October to 2 November 2025, offered about twenty concerts and a daily forum.

The 19th edition, announced for 26 to 28 October 2023, was postponed after the Al Haouz earthquake and then held from 31 October to 2 November 2024. The festival usually takes place in late October and early November.

## Good to know

- **Town**: Essaouira's medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; concerts take place in a compact setting that is easy to walk.
- **Season**: in late October, Essaouira is mild and windy; bring a jacket for the evenings.
- **Other festival**: the Gnaoua and World Music Festival takes place in Essaouira from 24 to 26 June 2027.

## Frequently asked questions

### When is the Atlantic Andalusias Festival in 2027?

Usually in late October and early November: the last two editions ran from 31 October to 2 November 2024 and from 30 October to 2 November 2025.

### What music can you hear?

Arab-Andalusian music, the Jewish-Muslim repertoire of the Maghreb and flamenco.

### How many concerts are there?

About twenty concerts in the 2025 edition, with a forum every day.