Moga Festival Announces Dates for Fifth Edition in Essaouira: A Celebration of Music, Art, and Wellness

The much-anticipated dates for the fifth annual Moga Festival have finally been announced, and it will take place in its “hometown” of Essaouira. The Moga Festival is returning to its birthplace of Essaouira for its fifth installment after the tremendous success of its Portuguese incarnation, which drew over 15,000 festivalgoers to the picturesque beaches of Costa da Caparica in early June.

Set aside the dates of October 4th to 8th, as the event will be held all throughout the city, with the posh Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa serving as one of the primary epicentres. The organisers have promised in a press statement a “unique experience” that would bring together music, art, wellness, and cuisine in a way that has never been done before.

In retrospect, the 2022 Off d’Essaouira shows that the cultural fusion at Moga Festival extends beyond the sphere of music. Activities at last year’s Off d’Essaouira included everything from surfboard giveaways from local surf schools to immersive music workshops to a picture exhibition showcasing the talents of local artists to chic evenings at the city’s trendiest venues and even cookery instruction.

The highlight was a free performance in the magical Sqala, which looked like something out of the hit TV show Game of Thrones. According to the press release, the festival will “once again artistically showcase Souiri culture, offering festivalgoers the chance to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Essaouira under the open sky.”

There is little doubt that this year’s Moga Festival, the fifth in the series, will provide an even more rewarding experience for its guests. The festival is known for its exciting rhythms and beautiful melodies, but beyond the music there is the promise of a more profound understanding of Essaouira’s history, culture, and allure. The Moga Festival will capture the spirit of this coastal treasure from its lively medina to its tranquil shores.

The upcoming Moga Festival’s fifth edition is not to be missed by anyone who considers themselves a festival veteran, a music connoisseur, or someone simply in search of a balanced mix of culture and fun. As the clock ticks down, the city of Essaouira prepares to welcome guests from all over the world to its beautiful scenery and vibrant culture, assuring that this edition will remain indelible in the minds of those who attend.