The 6th edition of the International Festival of Ifrane – The National Heritage Forest will take place from August 20 to 24, 2024

Hibapress / Abdelkrim Mahyaoui The International Festival of Ifrane–Songs of the Cedars is back in its sixth edition and will highlight at the opening of the Festival, the local art Ahidous considered as an intangible heritage. This art of musical expression in the form of a traditional dance and songs of poems punctuated by the tambourine, is known to be the favorite entertainment of the Amazighs of central Morocco and the Middle Atlas, it represents their most complete and lively means of expression. Thus the opening evening of the Festival will be animated by a symphony of Ahidous created in 2017 at the initiative of the Association Forum Ifrane, Culture and Development (AFICED). This symphony performed by 260 artists from 22 different Ahidous troupes, is the first of its kind and is intended to symbolize respect for cultural diversity in our societies, to ensure harmonious interaction and a desire to live together of people and groups with cultural identities that are plural, varied and dynamic. This sixth edition will also see the participation of big names in Moroccan and international music. A program as rich as it is varied is thus planned to satisfy the expectations of the public of different ages and tastes. The “Taj” stage will vibrate to the sounds of musical evenings hosted by the different artists. The shows will begin with Folkloric troupes highlighting the local artistic heritage followed by concerts by Hatim Amor, Najat Atabou, Zakaria Ghafouli, Gims, Lhor, Ahouzar and many other artists. As every year, in addition to the musical program, free access activities including cross-country, mini football, volleyball and clay pigeon shooting are planned.