Setti Fatma Moussem

The Setti Fatma Moussem is an annual religious festival held in Morocco to honor the Muslim saint Lalla Setti Fatma. The festival takes place in the town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, located in the Meknes-Tafilalet region of Morocco. It is one of the most important religious festivals in the country and attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over Morocco and beyond.

The festival lasts for several days and is marked by various religious rituals, cultural performances, and traditional festivities. The main event of the festival is a procession that carries the saint’s shrine through the town, accompanied by music, dancing, and chanting. Pilgrims visit the saint’s tomb to pray for blessings and to seek spiritual guidance.

The Setti Fatma Moussem is also a time for celebration and socializing. There are traditional Moroccan markets, music performances, and other cultural events held during the festival. It is a time for families and friends to come together and enjoy each other’s company.

The festival is a significant part of Moroccan culture and heritage and reflects the country’s rich religious and spiritual traditions.