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Visa for Music Professional Market Opens in Morocco

Visa for Music will host its professional market in Rabat, Morocco, from 19 to 21 November 2026, drawing over 1,500 professionals from 50 countries.

Open call: Visa for Music professional market for African, Middle Eastern music industry

Visa for Music (VFM) will hold its professional market from 19 to 21 November 2026 at Théâtre Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco, convening music industry professionals from Africa, the Middle East and other international markets.

The three-day event is expected to draw more than 1,500 professionals from over 50 countries, including bookers, managers, record labels, institutions, export offices, production companies and music creators.

Participants will have opportunities to meet industry contacts, present their work and activities, and build connections across African, Middle Eastern and international music markets.

Organisations and professionals working in the music sector can apply for exhibition space. Each 9-square-metre activation space is available for organisations and businesses to present their activities and connect with potential partners and industry networks.

The professional market will run daily from 10am to 6pm at Théâtre Mohammed V in Rabat between 19 and 21 November 2026.

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