Temperatures in September dip slightly from those of August to a more tolerable 27 ͦ but the Ochre City remains hot and busy. Despite this, there are many exciting festivals to look out for.
The month starts with the Aid el-Kebir, the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’, commemorating the biblical story of Abraham’s readiness to sacrifice his son. This important religious-come-social event, involving the dispatch of innumerable sheep, is a time for family reunions and feasting. Many businesses will be closed during the festival, between 1st/2nd September.
Other Marrakech events in September 2017 include:
International Salsa Festival – running from 6th to 12th September, this event comprises theatre performances, workshops, parties, Latin dance classes and more.
Oasis Festival – scheduled for 15th-18th September, the Oasis Festival is an annual event featuring the finest underground electronic music talents as well as other activities including yoga sessions, surf trips and more.
Achoura – this eagerly anticipated festival on 30th September and 1st October involves feasting, music, song and dance and lots of other fun activities for old and young alike.
More Marrakech September 2017 Events
6th Edition – Pure Life Experiences, 10th-14th of September 2017
AYLS (African Youth Leadership Summit), 21st-25th of September 2017
DIPEWC (2nd International Conference on Digital Information Processing, Electronics, and Wireless Communications), 28th-30th of September 2017
Things to Do
Although Marrakech is best known for its historic and architectural treasures it is also home to a fine selection of galleries allowing one to appreciate contemporary and modern Moroccan and African art. Galleries to look out for include the:
Dar Cherifa, Mouassine. Opening times: Daily 10 AM -7 PM
Riad Yima, Derb Aarjane. Opening times: Daily 9 AM – 6 PM
Galerie 127, Guéliz. Opening times: Tuesday – Saturday 3 PM – 7 PM or by appointment)
David Bloch Gallery, Guéliz. Opening times: Monday 3.30 – 7.30 PM; Tuesday – Saturday 10.30 AM -1.30 PM and 3.30 – 7.30 PM
Galerie Rê, the ‘Résidence Al Andalous III’. Opening times: Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 1 PM and 3 – 8 PM