Amazigh New Year

Music, song and dance from the different Amazigh regions

Join us for this festive celebration of the Amazigh New Year, the beginning of Yennayer 2975. This special evening is dedicated to the rich and diverse culture of the Imazighen, the original inhabitants of North Africa. The program offers a unique mix of music, song and dance. Artists interpret stories and traditions from different Amazigh regions, including the Atlas, the Rif and the Anti-Atlas, sung in Tamazight and characterized by authentic Amazigh melodies.

Zakaria Ghafouli

Zakaria Ghafouli is known for his unique ability to modernize traditional Amazigh music. Wafa Miras, a versatile singer and performer, combines both power and drama in her impressive singing style. Dance group Ahwach Affous Roffous performs rousing vocals and group dances typical of the Anti-Atlas. The Marmoucha Ensemble performs its own repertoire, accompanies all soloists and combines these styles with contemporary influences.

The evening ends with a festive afterparty in the Entrance Hall, where the popular Rif singer Hassan Twill will perform.