Timitar, the Amazigh & world music festival, was born in July 2004 in Agadir, capital of Souss Massa Drâa Region (Morocco). Since its inception, the audience’s passion for the artists and programme of this prominent event has grown to form an intense spirit distinct to this festival.
This joy and fever is an affirmation that music is the highest level of spirituality.
The quality of invited artists, both Moroccan and international, along with the extremely warm welcome of the audience and the media are evidence that what was at first an adventure has now become a notable event, which celebrates today its 6th year of existence.
2010 Timitar edition will be held from 6 to 10 July and will be a focal point in the cultural and festive life of Agadir and the South of Morocco.
Timitar festival has become an eagerly anticipated event in the Moroccan cultural landscape. Considered today as one of the biggest festivals in the country, Timitar provides its audience with an event well rooted in and actively working towards promoting Souss Massa Drâa culture.
Every year, Timitar festival presents the best of traditional and contemporary repertoires from different parts of the globe. Held at three open air stages, located in different venues of Agadir city, the audience is invited to structure their own experience of the diverse musical experience on offer.
Essential to the spirit of Timitar festival and its music programme is its position as a platform for open dialogue between diverse cultures through music.
The events of each evening commence with an Amazigh traditional group, exhibiting the dynamic artistry of the Souss Massa Drâa Region.
The diverse line up of the Timitar festival holds strong to spirit of plurality inherent in world music and the Amazigh musical tradition
Practical & technical information
Technical brief
> Dossier_de_presse_Timitar2010.pdf (1.5 MB)
How to reach the event
The three stages of the festival are located at the city centre and are very closed to the tourist area.
Al Amal square: is at the corner of Mohamed V Avenue and Prince Héritier Boulevard.
Hosting capacity: 80 000 people
Théâtre de verdure : Mohamed V Avenue.
Hosting capacity: 3000 people
Bijawane stage : is at the corner of 20 Août Boulevard and Al Wahda square.
Hosting capacity: 30 000 people
Access to the concerts is free of charge.
Places recommanded for accomodations
Low budget : Agadir city camping
Medium budget : Aferni Hotel
High budget (between 100 & 300 Euros) : all Agadir 4 & 5 stars hotels and clubs
www.agadirnet.com
Recommended restaurants, bars, places to visit..etc
Agadir port open air fish restaurants (the best in Morocco). Our favorite is N° 7, 8 and 9.
Aourir village Tagine restaurants (the best in Morocco)
Pizza la Cécilienna (the best sea food pizza in the world)
Chez Gad : very good wine, bread and food
Mezo Mezo : A very good Italian restaurant, near la Fontaine square
Le Miramar : Super Fish restaurant for high budgets
Traveling tips
By plane :
the Fastest way to travel to the Center, North or the South of Morocco is the plane with Royal Air Maroc
By bus :
Best bus companies are: Supratours and CTM
By Train :
There is no railway station in the 1st resort city in Africa ! One should take the bus till Marrakech (4 hours) to take a train for other destinations.
Local transports:
Petit Taxi (orange color): work with the meter, minimum price to pay 5 Dh. After 8 pm, one should pay 50% more of the price displayed in the meter.
Grand Taxi (bleu) : connecting Agadir city to the other cities of the Great Agadir Zone
Reviews about visa experiences
Morocco is not known to be hard with African nationals willing to enter legally into the country. Morocco has always been the host country of many french speaking African students. Sub Saharan artists represent a significant percentage in Moroccan Music festivals programs.
However, there might be some difficulties now, with the flow of clandestine immigrants passing by Morocco to Europe.
For more info visit the Moroccan Ministry of foreign affairs web site :
http://www.maec.gov.ma/
Photos
Reviews and documents
> Timitar_Logo.jpg (16.3 KB)
