World’s biggest music festival that you won’t have heard of with 3.75MILLION guests – and loads of it is free

EVER wanted to head to a music festival abroad? Well, how about heading to the world’s biggest where most concerts are free? Found in the capital of Morocco – Rabat – Mawazine isn’t your usual festival. Mawazine Festival is the largest in the world Credit: AP:Associated Press It takes place each year in Rabat, Morocco Credit: Getty Instead of lasting the normal three-days, Mawazine goes on for nine days in total. The festival takes place each June and its attendance always breaks records with 3.75million people visiting in 2025 – making it the largest music festival in the world by attendance. Sign up for the Travel newsletter Thank you! As for whats on at the festival, around 90 per cent of the concerts are free to attend. You can expect Moroccan and Arab artists as well as global headliners. Read more on travel inspo There are a seven stages in total including OLM Souissi, which is the main stage where international stars such as Rihanna, Beyoncé, Shakira, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake and Maroon 5 have all performed. You could then go to the Nahda Stage, which is dedicated to Arabic and Oriental music. And over at Chellah, you’ll find a historic Roman site used for calm with acoustic music. The festival isn’t just music either – you can expect art exhibitions, workshops and film screenings. Most read in Travel The festival spans nine days with most of the concerts being free Credit: Getty If you want to head to the festival, make sure to book your hotel well ahead. The city of Rabat is transformed for the nine days as well, with cafes and shops open later. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site meaning there is plenty to explore including a huge medina, Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Oudayas – a historic fortress with sea views. Return flights from the UK to Rabat cost as little as £125 in June. Comment now