Festival Gnaoua

The vibrant energy of the Gnaoua Festival through the lens of Moroccan photographer Abdellah Azizi.

This series of street photographs captures the essence of Essaouira‘s event of the year. Crowds of visitors are captivated by the sounds of Gnaoua music spilling from every corner. Sun-drenched plazas and historic squares transform into impromptu dance floors, as smiles and laughter paint the faces of the crowd. Azizi’s photos convey the infectious joy that permeates Essaouira’s streets during the Gnaoua Festival.