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Gnaoua World Music Festival — terrace nights

4.8 · 4 attendees rated Borj Bab Marrakech, Essaouira, Essaouira
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40+ acts

5 stages across the medina

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Official terrace partner · 27th edition · 500,000 visitors last year

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About the event

Four nights when Essaouira's ramparts turn into the biggest music gathering in Morocco — Gnaoua maâlems on stage with jazz, funk and West African players.

Our terrace sits directly above Borj Bab Marrakech: you hear the main stage as the musicians hear it, with a table, a waiter and none of the crush below. Doors open an hour before the first set, with mint tea, msemen and a welcome drink included in every ticket.

The four-night pass keeps the same table for you every night and includes the closing lila, the all-night ceremony that ends the festival at dawn.

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Venue & access

Getting there

CTM/Supratours from Marrakech — 3h, hourly
Essaouira-Mogador Airport — 15 km
Park at Bab Doukkala; the medina is pedestrian

On site

Step-free access at Borj Bab Marrakech
Food stalls until 02:00
Free water points at every stage

Frequently asked

Can I get a refund?

Tickets are refundable up to 14 days before the first night. After that they are transferable to another person free of charge from your Destina booking page, but not refundable.

Do children need a ticket?

Under-12s enter free with a ticketed adult, maximum two children per adult. They still need to be added to the booking for the headcount.

What if it rains?

The festival runs in all weather; the terrace is partly covered. Only a full cancellation by the organiser triggers an automatic refund.

Is re-entry allowed?

Yes — your wristband allows unlimited re-entry to the terrace on the night of your ticket.

4.8

4 attendees rated

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Camille D.

France · attended in July 2026

We could see the maâlems from above and still hear every note — and no crush. The welcome drink arrived before we sat down.

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Marco B.

Italy · attended in September 2025

Prenez le pass quatre nuits : la même table chaque soir, et la lila de clôture jusqu’au lever du soleil. Inoubliable.

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Sarah K.

United Kingdom · attended in September 2025

Brilliant view of the main stage. It gets cold after midnight on the terrace — bring a jacket.

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Hind B.

Morocco · attended in August 2025

أجواء رائعة وتنظيم ممتاز، والأطفال دخلوا مجانًا. سنعود السنة المقبلة.