Spectators and residents sang and danced to the sounds of chaabi, Moroccan pop, and gnaoui, in a colorful and emotional celebration that filled the city with energy and pride.
The evening opened with young singer Jaylann, who set the tone with her patriotic anthem “Ha Wlidi.” The song, now a symbol of modern Moroccan patriotism, brought a fresh and powerful touch to national music, blending heartfelt lyrics with vibrant chaabi influences.
Faced with the audience’s enthusiasm, the artist had to perform the song again at the end of her set. Throughout the evening, Jaylann also performed hits such as “Labass,” “Allo Allo,” and “Chi Wqat,” before treating the crowd to a lively chaabi medley featuring classics like “Moul Lkoutchi” and “Ach Dak Tmchi Lzine,” which swept the audience into a whirlwind of rhythm and color.
Next, Zakaria Ghafouli took over the stage, setting it ablaze with some of his best-known Moroccan chaabi songs, including “La Tkeber Chane,” “Bahra Bahra,” and “Hobino.” He also delighted the crowd with a performance drawn from the Sahraoui repertoire, delivering the soulful “Hassna w Ya Layla.”
To close this memorable night, Hamid El Kasri enchanted the audience with his most iconic gnaoui pieces, including “Moulay Ahmed” and “Aicha et Hamdouchia.”
Editorial team/le7tv