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III INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “RED SAND” 2027

Date:
22–26 Apr 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Safi, Morocco
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
V.V. & WOFA
Application deadline:
15 Nov 2026
Status:
Last 2 days
Price:€250Application Form

Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.

About the festival

The III International Folklore Festival “Red Sand” takes place from 4 to 8 April 2027 in Safi, Morocco.

Set on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, the festival brings together international participants for folklore performances and cultural exchange, offering opportunities to discover Moroccan traditions and meet groups from different countries.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who Can Participate

  • Folk dance groups
  • Folklore instrumental groups
  • Music groups
  • Folk singers
  • Traditional storytelling and folklore presentations
  • Ritual performers

Participants must be aged 12 or over. Each group may have a maximum of 40 participants.

What Groups Should Bring

  • National flag
  • Visible group-name panel
  • Small cultural gift for exchange
  • Short group history or CV

Promotional materials, photos and video should be submitted in advance.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Each group should prepare a free programme of up to 30 minutes.
  • Every participating country should prepare a short cultural presentation of approximately 5 minutes for the official opening and closing ceremonies.
  • Groups will have a minimum of three festival performances during the event.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

A 10% advance guarantee fee is required and is deducted from the final payment. The remaining balance must be paid 60 days before arrival.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Sunday 4 April

    Arrival

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      Arrival in Safi

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      Hotel check-in

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      Safi sightseeing

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      Rehearsal

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      Evening gathering

  2. Day 2

    Monday 5 April

    Opening Ceremony

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      Breakfast

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      Cultural workshops

    • 18:00

      Opening Ceremony

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      Country presentations

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      Meeting with Safi officials

  3. Day 3

    Tuesday 6 April

    Festival Performances

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      Breakfast

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      Cultural workshops / optional excursion

    • 18:00–23:00

      Main international festival performance

  4. Day 4

    Wednesday 7 April

    Closing Ceremony

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      Breakfast

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      Free time / workshops / optional excursion

    • 18:00

      Closing Ceremony

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      Diplomas and certificates

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      Moroccan tea ceremony & “Arabian Disco”

  5. Day 5

    Thursday 8 April

    Departure

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      Breakfast

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      Optional Essaouira excursion

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      Airport transfer and departure

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Optional guided excursions are available to Essaouira, Casablanca and Marrakech.

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III INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “RED SAND” 2027

22–26 Apr 2027 · Safi, Morocco · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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From €250 / person

22–26 Apr 2027

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