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III INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “RED SAND” 2027

Destination
Safi, Morocco
Dates
4–8 Apr 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
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Overview

The festival

The III International Folklore Festival “Red Sand” takes place from 4 to 8 April 2027 in Safi, Morocco.

Set on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, the festival brings together international participants for folklore performances and cultural exchange, offering opportunities to discover Moroccan traditions and meet groups from different countries.

Program

Day by day

Sunday 4 April

Arrival

  1. —

    Arrival in Safi

  2. —

    Hotel check-in

  3. —

    Safi sightseeing

  4. —

    Rehearsal

  5. —

    Evening gathering

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

  • 4 nights of accommodation with Bed & Breakfast
  • Full festival organization
  • Main-stage performances in Safi city centre
  • Stage, sound and lighting equipment
  • Diploma and certificate for all participants
  • One complimentary place for every 25 paying participants, with free accommodation intended for the group leader
  • Official group photo before departure
  • Airport–hotel–airport bus transfers
  • Cultural workshops
  • Exhibitions
  • Lectures
  • Film presentations
  • Festival marketing and promotion

Not included

  • Optional excursions, paid separately; exact prices are not specified.

Accommodation is provided in selected 3-star hotels within walking distance of Safi city centre.

Booking & Payment Terms

Per-person package rates for the 5-day stay are EUR 250 in a triple room, EUR 300 in a double room and EUR 350 in a single room.

A 10% advance guarantee fee is required and is deducted from the final payment. The remaining balance must be paid 60 days before arrival.

Additional nights are available upon request, with the price to be confirmed.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

  • Folk dance groups
  • Folklore instrumental groups
  • Music groups
  • Folk singers
  • Traditional storytelling and folklore presentations
  • Ritual performers

Participants must be aged 12 or over. Each group may have a maximum of 40 participants.

What Groups Should Bring

  • National flag
  • Visible group-name panel
  • Small cultural gift for exchange
  • Short group history or CV

Promotional materials, photos and video should be submitted in advance.

Performance & Stage

  • Each group should prepare a free programme of up to 30 minutes.
  • Every participating country should prepare a short cultural presentation of approximately 5 minutes for the official opening and closing ceremonies.
  • Groups will have a minimum of three festival performances during the event.

Excursions

Optional guided excursions are available to Essaouira, Casablanca and Marrakech.

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4–8 Apr 2027Applications open
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