The first edition of the National Festival of Amazigh Culture was held from 12 to 14 January in Aït Ourir, in the province of Al Haouz, under the theme "Amazigh culture: identity and civilisation". Organised by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, in collaboration with the Prefecture of Al Haouz, the Provincial Council and the Communal Council of Aït Ourir, this event aims to preserve and promote the national artistic heritage, in particular the Amazigh culture.
The festival aims to lay the foundations for effective and productive cultural action, contributing to the preservation of the national heritage and exploring promising prospects for inclusive local development. Nineteen artistic troupes took part, representing various traditional Amazigh arts, and artistic evenings were hosted by stars of Amazigh song such as Aicha Tachinwit, Mustapha Oumguil, Rabah Mariwari and Hamid El Marrakchi.
A tribute was paid to the Amazigh artist Aicha Babaj, from Aït Ourir, in recognition of her contribution to the preservation of the Amazigh artistic heritage. The festival also included a conference-debate on the specific features of Amazigh culture and its potential for the sustainable development of Ait Ourir, with the participation of researchers and specialists. There were also exhibitions of plastic arts, traditional dress and Amazigh books.
The festival is part of Morocco's first national celebration of the Amazigh New Year.