The Master Musicians of Joujouka
Official Site of the Master Musicians of Joujouka
The Master Musisans of Joujouka Festival 23-5 June is sold out for first tier bookings. From 2024 we have reduced the festival capasity from 50 to 35 to enhance the experience and thus demand quickly outstrips the capacity. To join the waiting list for a potential second festival or pick up on cancellations email joujouka@gmail.com with Festival 25 in subject line.
Master Musicians of Joujouka festival 7-9 June 2024.
The Master Musicians of Joujouka host the second of two festivals in their village over the summer this weekend 7-9 June.
Guests should by now have confirmed their anticipated arrival time at Ksar El Kebir train station for taxi shuttle to the village on Friday, 7th June.
Festival organisers can be contacted on +212 6 76 29 39 44 (Moroccan number) and +33667541483 (for WhatsApp).
The Master Musicians and their families look forward to welcoming guests to experience life in the village for three days and nights and a full immersion into the Joujouka experience.
For more information email joujouka@gmail.com
More information about the festival at here
Film report from May edition of the Master Musicians’ festival in their village.
The Master Musicians of Joujouka filmed live at their festival in the village recently is reported by French broadcaster TV5 Monde.
The film features live performance and interviews with Mohamed El Hatmi, also known as the dancer Boujeloud, and Master Musicians of Joujouka manager Frank Rynne.
The report published by TV5 Monde said: “Chaque année, un festival confidentiel attire des passionnés du monde entier dans les montagnes marocaines, où ils peuvent entendre résonner le Joujouka, une musique millénaire aux influences soufies.”
Translation: “Every year, a confidential festival attracts enthusiasts from all over the world to the Moroccan mountains, where they can hear the sound of Joujouka, an age-old music with Sufi influences.”
Watch the video report here via TV5 Monde
Read more reports from the Master Musicians of Joujouka festival here
The Master Musicians of Joujouka have announced details of next year’s festival in the village scheduled for 23-25 May 2025. For more information and to book click here
