LES JARDINS D’ISSIL
LAND OF SOUND
Sonara aims to elevate the electronic music festival scene in Morocco to global standards, create bridges between local culture & global music, and offer unforgettable sensory experiences music, visual art, desert night skies, and unique stage design.
Sonara – Land of Sound emerges as a new beacon in the Moroccan electronic music scene. Conceived to bring together international DJs and emerging local talent, it fuses nature, culture, and immersive electronic / Afro‑House / Melodic Techno sounds.
The festival is set at Les Jardins d'Issil, near Marrakech, where desert landscapes meet tranquil gardens. This juxtaposition (nature + nightlife) is central to the festival's identity, creating an 'enchanted realm' for music lovers.
Where Desert Meets Music
Tranquil Garden Oasis
Enchanted Nightlife
Cultural Bridge
WHAT WE STAND FOR
CULTURE
Where ancient Berber rhythms meet Berlin techno. We fuse Morocco's rich musical heritage with cutting-edge electronic sounds.
From traditional Gnawa ceremonies to underground house sessions, every beat tells a story of cultural evolution.
COMMUNITY
5,000+ souls from 40+ countries dancing as one. Music becomes the universal language that transcends all boundaries.
International headliners, local rising stars, and underground legends sharing the same sacred space.
IMMERSION
Desert stars become your ceiling, ancient olive trees your pillars, synchronized lights your compass through sonic landscapes.
Art installations pulse with the bassline. Every surface becomes a canvas for light and shadow symphonies.
SUSTAINABILITY
Solar-powered stages, zero single-use plastics, carbon-neutral transport, and direct investment in local communities.
Every festival edition plants seeds for the future, leaving the land more beautiful than we found it.
LES JARDINS D’ISSIL
A guesthouse estate 20 minutes from Marrakech, set in a 5-hectare garden oasis. Trees, pool, gardens, fountains, and natural vegetation provide shade and scenic beauty.
Facilities include a restaurant (traditional Moroccan cuisine, fresh & local), spa & wellness offerings (hammam, massages), and peaceful lodging for festival-goers.
Night Under the Stars
Desert sky and outdoor stages create an atmospheric nighttime show.
Scenography & Visuals
Art installations and lighting effects in concert with nature.
Culinary & Local Flavor
Traditional Moroccan food and fresh local produce add to the sensory experience.
Wellness & Relaxation
Spa, hammam, gardens, and pool for rest and rejuvenation.
Cultural & Travel Blend
Combine the festival with exploring Marrakech and nearby desert areas.
JOIN THE
MOVEMENT
Be part of something extraordinary. Experience where tradition meets innovation, where community transcends borders.
