The Complete Guide to the 18th edition of the Fes Sacred Music Festival (2012)

The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music is a world event that is created to harness the arts and spirituality in the service of human and social development, emphasizing the relationship between peoples and cultures. The Fes Festival explores the vast repertoire of sacred music and rhythms created across the globe since the dawn of man.

The 18th Annual Festival will take place in the holy city of Fez opening on June 8 and continuing through June 16, 2012. The theme is «Re-enchanting the World» and pays special tribute to the great Persian poet « Omar Khayyam », who is very well known by his famous Quartets "Rubaeyyat"

How to go to the festival of Fes ?

We invite you to join Sarah Tours, Inc., the official tour operator of the Fes Festival. Hamid Mernissi, anthropologist and President of Sarah Tours Inc. was one of the founders of this festival; thus, the Fes Sacred Music Festival has a special place in our hearts. Let us introduce you to the marvels of this amazing festival, the same way we introduced many of the artists in the video.

Group tours to the festival

Our group tours offer an enticing set itinerary for all participants covering:

• All the festival events.
• Private Sacred Music gatherings in special homes offered only to Sarah Tours travellers.
• Visits to other Cities and notable sights.
• Cultural ceremonies like Henna, Hamams.
• Trip to the Hot springs of Moulay Yacob
• Meetings with spiritual Sufi leaders in Fes
• All services specific to the tour.

 Please read the detailed itinerary to both of our specially designed tours to the festival below. You will learn more about the day to day trips and activities unique to each tour.

Group tours offered for the 2012 edition of the festival:

Sacred Music Festival and Imperial Cities Tours (15 days)

Sacred Music Journey and Sufism in Morocco (12 days) 

Private customized tours to the festival

If you prefer to travel alone or with your own group, customize your trip! You may find inspiration for your custom program in our different tours. Call or email us to design a private tour that will fulfill your specific needs.

Festival Concerts Program:

The Spirit of Fes Foundation has not yet released an official program for the 18th Edition of the Fes Sacred Music Festival. As we await confirmation from the artists, the official program is expected to be released sometime in mid-late January 2012.