L'Boulevard

L'Boulevard is an annual urban music festival held in Casablanca, Morocco, since 1999. It features a blend of hip hop, rock, metal, electronic, and fusion music, with competitions for young groups and performances by renowned artists over four days.

• Founded in 1999 in Casablanca
• Features hip hop, rock, metal, electronic, and fusion genres
• Tremplin competition spotlights young musical groups
• Sbagha Bagha brings graffiti art to city walls
• International acts have drawn crowds of up to 20,000

What it is

L'Boulevard is a major annual music festival in Casablanca that brings together Morocco’s vibrant youth music scene. It is known for its mix of genres—hip hop, rock, metal, electronic, and fusion—and for giving a platform to both emerging and established artists. The festival is structured around a competition, Tremplin, which helps young musical groups gain exposure and recognition. Alongside concerts, the event includes Sbagha Bagha, where graffiti artists transform the city’s walls, making the festival a celebration of urban creativity and expression.

Where it comes from

Founded in 1999 by Mohamed Merhari (Momo) and Hicham Bahou, L'Boulevard began as a competition to spotlight the best new talent in hip hop, rock/metal, and fusion. Over time, it grew into a landmark event for Casablanca’s underground music scene. Many now-prominent Moroccan artists, including Don Bigg, H-Kayne, Fnaire, and Zanka Flow, first gained wider attention through the festival. International acts have also performed, drawing large crowds and increasing the festival’s profile.

How it is celebrated

L'Boulevard unfolds over four days, each dedicated to a different genre: electro, rap, rock/metal, and fusion. Afternoons feature the Tremplin competition at the Racing Universitaire de Casablanca stadium (and sometimes at the Old Abattoirs), where young groups compete on stage. Evenings move to the Club Olympique Casablancais stadium, hosting performances by both Moroccan and international artists. The festival also includes Sbagha Bagha, a street art initiative where graffiti artists cover Casablanca’s walls with new works. Workshops and meetings further connect artists and audiences, fostering a sense of community and creative exchange.

Joining in

Visitors to L'Boulevard can expect energetic crowds and a diverse musical lineup in Casablanca. Main events take place at the Racing Universitaire de Casablanca and Club Olympique Casablancais stadiums. The festival is a unique chance to experience Morocco’s contemporary music and street art scenes up close, with opportunities to watch competitions, enjoy concerts, and see the city transformed by graffiti artists.

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