مهرجان عيساوة بين الانتقادات والطموح العالمي… حوار صريح ومثير

Is the Aissawa Festival merely a series of musical evenings, or a cultural and developmental project capable of transforming Meknes' heritage into a global economic and touristic force? In this candid interview, journalist and expert Said El Khamsi discusses the true vision behind the Aissawa Festival, its world-renowned musical modes and rhythms, and reveals the method of selecting artists, the role of the scientific committee, the reasons for embracing diverse musical experiences, and the challenges the festival faces in its early stages. He also explains how intangible heritage and Moroccan Sufism can contribute to the development of Meknes, and why major cultural projects require a strategic vision, patience, and continuity, free from narrow calculations. Watch the full interview and discover: • The secret behind programming stars from outside the Aissawa tradition • The ambition to unite hundreds of Aissawa brotherhoods in Meknes • The role of festivals in reviving landmarks and heritage • The relationship between culture and economic and tourism development • The spiritual and humanistic message of Moroccan Sufism • The future of the Aissawa Festival and its potential for international recognition What are your thoughts? Can the Aissawa Festival become one of the most important heritage festivals in the world? ______ Follow us on social media: 🌐 Official Website https://MedinaFM.ma 📘 Facebook   / medinafm.ma   📸 Instagram   / medinafmofficiel   🐦 Twitter (X)   / radiomedinafm   ▶️ YouTube    / radiomedinafm