Due to unprecedented demand The Master Musicians of Joujouka launch a second edition of their festival from 30th May to 1st June 2025.
Booking is open now for a second Master Musicians of Joujouka festival to be held in the village in 2025.
Following the original 23–25 May edition selling out in record time an additional three-day festival will take place in Joujouka from 30th May to 1st June, with guests leaving the village on 2nd June.
The Master Musicians of Joujouka Festival is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest music festival in the world. It sees the Masters welcome a maximum of 50 guests to their homes and village in the Ahl Srif mountains of Morocco to immerse in their ancient Sufi trance music for three days and nights.
Visitors stay as guests in the homes of the Master Musicians and their families with the all-inclusive ticket price including meals, accommodation, plus pick up from nearest train station. Drop off is arranged by the organisers but, subject to destination, incurs a modest charge.
Performances are held at the Madrassa of the Master Musicians of Joujouka in the village.
Booking open now at the Festival page here
For more information email here
Following a successful appearance opening the 2023 Glastonbury Festival on the main Pyramid Stage, the Master Musicians of Joujouka also hosted two festivals in 2024 due to intense demand.
The group’s leader Ahmed El Attar said: “In a world with many troubles more and more people want to experience the tranquillity and healing Baraka of our music and our village. We welcome them to come and participate in this great revival.”
The Master Musicians of Joujouka number over a dozen Masters and are aided by dancers including Boujeloud. The Boujeloud ritual pre-dates the Islam Sufi traditions and has been likened to the Rites of Pan, but for Joujouka it is an integral part of the Sufi tradition despite its animistic origins.
“Playing trance-inducing music that has existed for centuries, the Master Musicians invite us to rural Morocco to experience it up close – complete with gods in goat skins” – read report in the Guardian here
Read reports from the May 2024 edition of the Master Musicians of Joujouka festival here
“A healing encounter” with the Master Musicians of Joujouka – read The Arts Desk report on June 2024 festival here
