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International Folklore festival RED SAND

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8 April, 2025

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Safi, MOROCCO

All Performing Arts

from 350 €

5 days

Director: M.Q/V.V. & WOFA

Deadline:

March 4, 2025

Participation Information



Performance Details:
Free program performance of 30 minutes.
Presentation of the country at the opening and closing ceremonies (5 minutes per group).
Groups from all over the world and Europe can participate.
Categories: Folk dance groups, folklore instruments, music groups, folklore songs, folkloric fairy tales, and rituals.
Age requirement: Participants must be 12 years or older.
Maximum number of participants: 40 people.
Groups should bring small gifts for exchange, national flags, and a visible panel displaying the group’s name.
Groups must provide a brief history, photos, videos, and promotional materials for advertising purposes.
Participation includes attending international cultural exchange workshops, lectures, exhibitions.

Application Process

After submitting the application form and making an advance payment, the organizer will send an official invitation letter for festival participation. The balance of the participation fee should be completed 60 days prior to arrival.

Arrival

Groups will arrive at Marrakech “Menara” Airport (the nearest airport) where they will be met and transferred to the hotel in Safi.

Accommodation Information



Hotel:
Accommodation is provided in a 3-star hotel, located within walking distance of the city’s art center.
The hotel offers comfortable rooms in triple, double, or single arrangements.

Participation Fees:
350 Euro per person: Accommodation in a triple room for 5 days/4 nights on a BB (bed and breakfast) basis, including one dinner.
400 Euro per person: Accommodation in a double room for 5 days/4 nights on a BB (bed and breakfast) basis, including one dinner.
450 Euro per person: Accommodation in a single room for 5 days/4 nights on a BB (bed and breakfast) basis, including one dinner.

Free Participant Offer:
For every 20 paying participants, 1 person can attend free of charge (20+1).

Participation Fee Includes:
Festival organization and execution.
Concerts and performances at the main stage in Safi’s art city center (3 performances).
Diploma and certificate for all participants.
Hotel accommodation, breakfast, and one dinner per day.
Stage with sound and lighting equipment.
Official group photo and DVD of the group upon departure.
Bus transfers from the airport to the hotel and back.
Cultural workshops, exhibitions, lectures, and films.
Marketing and advertising expenses.

Participation Fee Does Not Include:
Flights to and from Morocco.
Insurance.
Domestic transfers within Morocco.

Program Information



Day 1 – April 4, 2025
Arrival of participants in Safi.
Meet & greet by festival representatives.
Check-in at the hotel and sightseeing tour of Safi.
Rehearsals at the city art center (timing will be scheduled for each group).
Fellowship event.

Day 2 – April 5, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel.
Cultural workshops and collaboration with the local youth community.
18:00 – Opening ceremony of the festival, with a 5-10 minute presentation from each country. Groups perform in national costumes.
Grand fiesta and fellowship, with meetings with Safi officials.
Dinner.

Day 3 – April 6, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel.
13:00-15:00 – International cultural exchange workshops.
18:00-23:00 – Grand performance by all groups on the festival main stage.
Dinner or optional excursion by request.

Day 4 – April 7, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time for cultural workshops, purchasing local art, and lectures.
18:00 – Closing ceremony of the festival, awards ceremony, fellowship, and “Arabian Disco” featuring a local DJ.
Moroccan tea ceremony.

Day 5 – April 8, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional trip to Essaouira (by request).
Departure to Marrakech Airport for onward flights.

Excursions Information



Available Excursions (Additional Cost):

Essaouira Tour: Guided trip to the coastal city of Essaouira.
Casablanca Tour: Guided trip to Morocco’s largest city.
Marrakech Tour: Guided trip to the historic city of Marrakech.

Cultural Workshops and Activities:
International cultural exchange workshops.
Opportunities to purchase local art and souvenirs.
Lectures on Moroccan history and culture.

Note: Excursions are available upon request, and additional charges apply.

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