Mawazine—formally Mawazine-Rythmes du Monde—is Morocco’s flagship global music festival, returning for its 19th edition in June 2025 with a mission to democratize world music for its audience.
What Makes Mawazine Special
One of the largest music festivals globally, drawing over 2.5 million attendees across seven stages; in 2019, it hosted 2.75 million visitors.
Operates under patronage of King Mohammed VI, and is overseen by Maroc Cultures.
Unites cultures by offering 90% free concerts alongside ticketed main-stage performances .
2025 Lineup Highlights
K‑pop milestone: ATEEZ becomes the festival’s first-ever K‑pop act, headlining the OLM Souissi main stage on June 23, performing to over 100K+ fans.
Global DJ presence: House legend Marc Kinchen (MK) is set for a 9 pm EDM set on June 29.
Arab and international mix: Expect appearances from Lebanese artist Marwan Khoury, emerging Moroccan talents, and possibly Moroccan diva Samira Said.
Cultural Impact
Brings global acts like Whitney Houston, The Chainsmokers, Mariah Carey, Sting, and Carlos Santana to Rabat in past editions.
Recent testimonials span from Seun Kuti to Luis Fonsi, who praised the festival’s crowd and inclusive spirit.
Running nearly nine days, Mawazine transforms Rabat into a buzzing nexus of sounds and cultures—bridging Arab world traditions, global pop, K‑pop, EDM, and more, with huge audience accessibility and majestic stage settings.
