For festies who’ve wanted an excuse to jet off to the Sahara Desert but couldn’t find an event to suit their tastes, Oasis Festival 2016 is an answered prayer. Chic and intimate, with just a touch of exoticism, it’s a great introduction to a region that can seem intimidating to those without many airline miles under their belts.

Beyond the mesmerizing music, which you’ll most often be enjoying from the Moroccan-style pool, I applaud organizer Marjana Jaidi for doing an amazing job bringing Moroccan culture to the festival’s international crowd.

Are you afraid of feeling guilty for centering your trip around Oasis Festival 2016 instead of more well-known local attractions?

You can still get a taste of the country’s heritage through cuisine prepared by Moroccan chefs and local wares and artists at the onsite Secret Souk. Even if there’s a set you aren’t jazzed about, you can venture beyond the Fellah Hotel to the surrounding neighborhoods and take in the sights and sounds. Next time you return to Morocco, you’ll feel like a pro.

Resident Advisor: “If electronic music is ever going to really take off in a country like Morocco, then it’s going to need more events like this that put it and its DJs on the clubbing map. Expertly organised, easy-going and fun, Oasis felt like a strong step in the right direction.”

Thump: “Oasis is exactly what a dance festival should be: fun, inclusive, gorgeous, and perfectly curated. It was prepared with dancers in mind. Take me back. Please. Take me back.”

Crack Magazine: “Overall, Oasis had achieved what so many fail to pin down, by crafting a truly relaxing dance music festival. For those looking for the sun soaked, laid-back festival experience, it comes highly, highly recommended.”

Mixmag: “Just like the Moroccan cuisine, Oasis has expertly combined all the ingredients to become world famous.”

Festival Insights: “Woven into the fabric of the three-day event was a celebration of Moroccan culture and cuisine, offsetting any preconceived notions that this might be just another commercial festival transplanted into foreign territory as an opportunistic gap-in-the-market filler.”

Deep House Amsterdam: “Oasis Festival has all the merits in becoming a significant player in the international festival scene.”

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