Royal Air Maroc Named Official Carrier of the 10th Dakar-Gorée Jazz Festival

Royal Air Maroc Expands Domestic Routes to Southern Provinces: Boosting Regional Connectivity — Photo Credit:RAM

A Cultural Bridge Between Morocco and Senegal Through the Language of Jazz

Connecting Morocco and Senegal through jazz

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has been confirmed as the official carrier of the 10th Dakar-Gorée Jazz Festival, a major cultural event celebrating African music and creativity. The partnership was announced this week by festival organizers and reported by Le Matin.

The festival takes place on Gorée Island in Senegal, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its cultural symbolism and historical legacy. Royal Air Maroc’s involvement ensures smooth transport for artists, guests, and participants, while reinforcing Morocco’s cultural and diplomatic presence across Africa.

A Partnership Rooted in African Collaboration

Now in its 10th edition, the Dakar-Gorée Jazz Festival is one of the continent’s most iconic musical gatherings. It unites performers from across Africa and the diaspora, blending traditional and modern jazz in an atmosphere of unity and exchange.

Royal Air Maroc’s partnership reflects the airline’s mission to promote African cultural mobility. As the official carrier, RAM supports artistic collaboration while enhancing air links between Casablanca and Dakar, two cities with long-standing historical and economic ties.

This sponsorship also demonstrates Morocco’s growing role in African cultural diplomacy. The national carrier has supported major cultural events such as the Marrakech International Film Festival and FESPACO in Burkina Faso. By joining the Dakar-Gorée Jazz Festival, RAM strengthens the cultural bridge between North and West Africa through the universal language of music.

The 10th edition of the festival symbolizes more than art; it represents connection. As planes carry artists and audiences between Morocco and Senegal, jazz becomes the soundtrack of a shared African future.