Tanjazz Festival

مهرجان تطوان للجاز

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MusicTangier
Dates18–20 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsTanjazz built its reputation on scale
Language["ar"]Currency: MAD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Tanjazz Festival in Tangier

Tanjazz has drawn jazz across Tangier's mixed identity since Philippe Lorin founded it in 2000, staging performances in venues that range from restored palaces and kasbah courtyards to underground clubs and open beachfront stages. The 2026 edition runs September 18-20, continuing a lineup tradition that has hosted the Gipsy Kings, Keziah Jones, and Ethiopian jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke alongside Moroccan artists Majid Bekkas and Hoba Hoba Spirit, making it one of North Africa's most respected jazz gatherings.

When Philippe Lorin founded Tanjazz in 2000, Tangier already carried a reputation as a crossroads city, a place where European, Arab, and African currents had mixed for generations in its markets, its literature, and its architecture.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Tanjazz built its reputation on scale restraint rather than scale ambition, choosing intimate venues across Tangier's layered geography instead of a single arena or park

02

The mystery stays covered

A single festival weekend might move an audience from a restored medina palace to a smoky underground club to an open beachfront stage, each setting shaping how the music lands

03

The city starts moving

That venue-hopping format mirrors Tangier's own history as a meeting point of European, Arab, and African influences, letting the festival's jazz-forward booking sit naturally beside Moroccan chaabi and gnawa-inflected acts

04

The water draws everyone in

Bringing international names like the Gipsy Kings and Mulatu Astatke into direct proximity with homegrown artists such as Majid Bekkas gives the festival a cross-cultural credibility that larger, more commercial jazz festivals rarely match

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Tanjazz has kept its signature format of staging performances across the full range of Tangier's architecture

Water and renewal

Living ritual

from restored palaces to underground clubs

The sacred route

Living ritual

rather than consolidating around one venue

The local code

Living ritual

Pairing high-profile international jazz names with Moroccan artists on the same bill has remained a constant across every edition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

18–20 September 2026

Getting around

Use Tangier transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart-casual for palace and kasbah venues, relaxed and layered for open-air beachfront sets, with comfortable shoes for navigating the medina's steep, uneven lanes between venues.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Tangier, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["ar"] · MAD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.77 N, 5.80 WOpen in Google Maps

Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco

Nearest airportTNG — Tangier Ibn Battuta
TransportUse Tangier transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Tangier, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tangier via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tangier, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual for palace and kasbah venues, relaxed and layered for open-air beachfront sets, with comfortable shoes for navigating the medina's steep, uneven lanes between venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Morocco and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Tanjazz Festival?

Tanjazz Festival is listed for 18–20 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tanjazz Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Tangier, Morocco. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLtanjazz.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates18–20 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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