Rabat, June 22 -- Many come to attend one of the myriad festivals Morocco has to offer, alongside local music fans.

In Fez, the Festival of World Sacred Music is already in full swing. This week marks the start of the Mawazine Festival in the capital of Rabat, and the Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira . Here is a breakdown of events for the summer of 2019:

Fes Festival of World Sacred Music - Fez

From June 14 to 22

The Festival of World Sacred Music in the ancient city of Fez has been recognized by the United Nations a s "an event contributing significantly to dialogue among cultures." Every year it draws music fans from around the globe to experience performances by internationally famous rock stars as well as Sufi musicians. Now celebrat...