Atlantic Andalusias Festival, Essaouira
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.
Dates
- 25 October 2027 – 7 November 2027 — dates not published; late October-early November estimated from 2024 (31 October-2 November) and 2025 (30 October-2 November) (estimated date)
Source: Hespress FR, Pour ses 20 ans le Festival des Andalousies Atlantiques d'Essaouira se rêve en Zyriab des temps modernes — accessed 14 October 2026
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.