MOGA Essaouira is back following a short hiatus. This wonderful blend of music, wellness, art, and conferences plays out in the gorgeous Essaouira from October 2-6 and this will be a special 5th edition of the much-loved cultural gathering.
Across five unmissable days it offers free and paid for activities and concerts in the city centre as part of the OFF program on October 2-3 including workshops, yoga classes, and concerts, then the irresistible main events at the Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa resort. As well as international names, MOGA offers up the best of the Moroccan electronic scene with local acts and artists all getting their chance to shine on five stages. Interestingly, Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage site that has appeared in “Game of Thrones” and several other world-renowned films.
Here’s ten top selections to get you in the groove for MOGA Essaouira
Seth Troxler – “Love Never Sleeps“
A deep, groovy track with haunting vocal samples and a hypnotic bassline showcasing Troxler’s signature blend of house and techno.
Pachanga Boys – “Time”
An epic, slow-building cut over 15 minutes of dreamy melodies and deep, pulsating rhythms to that make for an emotional journey.
Gerd Janson – “Surrender”
A vibrant, disco-infused house groove with uplifting synths and an infectious groove.
Rhadoo – “Dor Mit Oru”
A minimal classic with intricate percussion and subtle, ever-evolving evolving layers that show Rhadoo’s mastery in creating deep, immersive soundscapes.
Damian Lazarus – “Sacred Dance of the Demon”
This mystical, tribal-infused sound has dark, atmospheric moods and a ritualistic feel, typical of Lazarus’s genre-bending style.
Junior Boys – Hazel (Ewan Pearson’s House Remix [Dixon edit]
Melodic deep house perfection with lush synths and smooth, emotional progressions that are textbook for Dixon.
Axel Boman – “Purple Drank”
A playful, lo-fi house track with warm, fuzzy textures and a laid-back groove that capture Boman’s quirky, innovative approach to house music.
Margaret Dygas – “Even 11”
With a deep rolling bassline and subtle percussive elements, this tune shows Dygas’s knack for creating atmospheric but understated music.
DJ Tennis – “Gordon”
Melodies and real emotional depth are hallmarks of DJ Tennis and this organic sound is proof.
Âme – “Rej”
A timeless deep house classic with a powerful driving melody and hypnotic rhythms.