Artistes
« I’d like to thank Mawazine Team for their welcome, professionalism and their endeavour to introduce world music stars to the less privileged Moroccans. Thanks to the audience who gave me a warm welcome at Mohammed V Theatre Stage »
SOUAD MASSI
« I will always look back with admiration at my Mawazine concert performance. I was glad to have received such a warm and professional reception. I love to play before Moroccan public; they are very welcoming and friendly »
Mory Kante
« I was 19 when I first came to Morocco in 1953. I’ve come back several times since, but this is my first visit to Rabat. I had a wonderful time here and the festival team are very good hosts. It felt very emotional to come back and see the beauty of Morocco once again. I feel so close to my brothers in Morocco. And hope I can make it again soon. I’m very positive the song ‘’ Bokra’’ we started recording in Rabat will be beam of hope and solidarity in the whole region. Two thumbs up to Mawazine for their supportive work for this collaboration »
Quincy Jones
« I think Arabic melodies and beats have influenced my music. There’s a lot in common with Oriental musicians especially repercussions and that of course that influenced my dance moves which is an important element of my performances. Morocco is an enchanting country and it will always be a favourite destination for me »
Shakira
Mawazine is simply exceptional. 45000 of my lovely fans stood in the rain to watch my show! Wow! Happy 10th anniversary and I’ll certainly come back very soon
Lionel Richie
« ’ I’ve always been convinced that music is a world apart from politics, religion or prejudice. Indeed, music is a global language understood by everyone. My stay in Rabat has clearly proved this for me. The crowd was amazing. For any artist, it feels so good to be warmly received on stage and hear the audience sing after him. Words can’t really tell how I felt to hear Moroccans sing my songs even if it’s not their language. Moroccans gave us a wonderfully generous and warm welcome and we attended a well- organized festival. For me, music is and will always be a global language that crosses all borders. It is an inspiring force of unity and cross-cultural communication. I will always go anywhere in the world where I can promote such a spirit »
Sir Elton John
« The tribute paid to me in Mawazine was a very touching moment for me now that the festival is both regional and international destination »
Warda
« What can I say! : Mawazine is breathtaking. This is my first time in Morocco but I promise it won’t be the last »
Kylie Minogue
« ’My concert in Mawazine will always be one of the best I’ve ever had in my life »
George Wassouf
« There are places on earth where we feel peace, harmony, and joy of life. And Morocco is one of these places. »
Stevie Wonder
« Mawazine will be one of the landmarks in my life and my career »
Feu Solomon Burke
« It was amazing for my band and me to get to Morocco Mawazine World Rythms Festival. There was a large crowd for our show and they just were there all the line. Technically it was flawless and the festival team made sure that even small details were taken care of. I would definitely love to come back, BRAVO! »
Sergio Mendes
« Getting such a warm and hospitable welcome on stage doesn’t happen every day, but Mawazine festival was an exception. People in Rabat are the most amazing crowds I’ve ever met. I simply love it here »
George Benson
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« A wonderful experience: welcoming and friendly folks and a beautiful country. I’ll always remember it »
Ziggy Marley
« I’ve never been to Morocco before, and my coming to Mawazine is an wonderful way of exploring the country. People were very welcoming and friendly and that made quite an unforgettable moment. »
Whitney Houston
« ’I am very happy to share the spotlight before an audience so dear to me »
Abdelhadi Belkhayat
« I feel honored to have participated in this edition of Mawazine. I managed to make remarkable collaborations, but none will ever be as genuine and truly human as my featuring with Omar Sosa. Thank you Mawazine »
DON BIG
« Moroccan public’s welcome was somehow a surprise to me. I feel honored to sing before them and be part of Mawazine which receives many global music headliners »
Tamer Hosni
« Mawazine has grown into one of the biggest world music events and more music celebrities would love to show up in the festival »
Wael Jassar
« Every time I come here, it is with the same enchantment that I meet such a wonderful audience in such a peaceful country »
Majda Roumi
« I performed two Moroccan popular songs on the Nahda Stage and that was a real hit, and im working on including one more in my next album which will be in a variety of Arabic dialects »
Myriam Fares
« It was such a privilege to have made it to Mawazine for the Moroccan public. It feels great being in a festival of this senior level that brings about so many cultures. Mawazine has made it cleat that music is a universal language. I hope I’ll see you next year! »
Julio Iglesias
« Morocco is a deep childhood memory for me. A legendary space of dreams, encounter, and love. My parents met and got married in Morocco… and beautifully made Moroccan items have been everywhere around me: magic box, clay ashtrays, tambourines, and ceramic and camel- skin drums. What I got to see here was nothing I had expected. I’m in love with Morocco. I love the people, the music, the food and everything Moroccan. I really hope I will one day be able to stay in the country longer enough to immerse myself in its magic…. Special thanks to His Majesty the King Mohamed VI and to all the friendly people for having given me such a warm welcome among them. Thank you all for having me in Mawazine, what an amazing experience! I now know what my parents discovered 60 years ago and I’m gonna share it all with my family for years to come »
Harry Connick Jr
« My visit to Morocco was pure history. My band and I will always remember such a heart-felt concert in Rabat. We were at our very best and the public was immersed. That BB King had introduced us on stage earlier was a historic moment for us that will stay with us forever. »
Carlos santana
« Coming to Morocco for the first time and being introduced on stage with the Royal Symphony Orchestra was an unforgettable moment for me. I hope I will come back again to this beautiful country. »
Sting
« Morocco is a country of magic and enchantment. The public gave me a royal reception. I hope I’ll get to come back very soon »
