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Hassani Culture Tent Forum

Annual · May–December · ~3 days

Annual gathering organized by the National Forum for Hassani Heritage (Al Muntada al-Watani lil-Turath al-Hassani) in Rabat, showcasing Hassani (Saharan) poetry, music and traditional 'khaimas' (tents), paired with academic lectures on Hassani identity and Morocco's African depth.

Editions

2025

Edition 4

Dec 4 – Dec 6

Held at Morocco's National Library, Rabat, under the theme '50 years since the Green March... Hassani culture at the forefront of national constants'; guest of honor Senegal

2024

Edition 3

Nov 25 – Nov 27

Held at Morocco's National Library and Mohammed V National Theatre, Rabat, under the theme 'The new development model in service of Hassani culture and its African depth'; honorary partner Mali

2023

Edition 2

A 2nd edition was reported by multiple outlets around October 2023, but no fetchable page confirming exact dates was found; flagged for follow-up verification.

2022

Edition 1

May 30 – May 31

Held at Bahnini Hall, Rabat; coincided with celebrations of Rabat as Islamic World Capital of Culture 2022 and the Crown Prince's birthday