Festivals in Western Sahara

Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country

Africa / Western Africa

Festivals

Independence Day

Season or date: February 27

Ceremony celebrating the 1976 establishment of SADR. Military parades and traditional dances are held in refugee camps.

Martyrs' Day

Season or date: June 9

Day to commemorate those who died in the independence struggle.

Dakhla Kitesurfing Festival

Season or date: Annually around February

Sports and cultural event attracting kitesurfers from around the world.

Moussem (Nomad Festival)

Season or date: Autumn

Traditional desert festival with caravan races and camel competitions.

Public holidays

  • Independence Day (February 27)
  • Martyrs' Day (June 9)
  • Eid al-Fitr (Islamic calendar)
  • Eid al-Adha
  • Islamic New Year

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