Want to take a little trip without leaving the Paris region? From October 16 to 18, Communale Saint-Ouen takes on the atmosphere of a Moroccan medina for the 6th edition of the Maroc Multiculturel festival. On the program: a crafts market, a fashion show, henna, a tea ceremony, pigments, music, and items inspired by the medinas of Fez and Azrou. It’s all free.
From Fez to Saint-Ouen for a weekend
For three days, the Grand’Place de Communale will celebrate Morocco’s traditions and contemporary creativity. This new edition of the Maroc Multiculturel festival is part of the Mediterranean Season and aims to take visitors on a journey through fashion, crafts, beauty, colors, and music.
At the heart of the festival, a craft market with 12 booths will bring together artisans, fashion designers, artists, and creators throughout the weekend. It’s a chance to discover a variety of original creations and Moroccan craftsmanship without leaving the Île-de-France region.
To kick off the festivities, fashion will set the tone with a runway show featuring Moroccan designers on Friday evening. Starting at 7 p.m., designers from Fez and young Moroccan creators will present their collections during a haute couture fashion show. The evening will then conclude with music, featuring a Batucada that blends Brazilian and Moroccan rhythms.
Henna, pigments, and tea ceremonies
On Saturday, the atmosphere changes. This time, visitors will be able to immerse themselves even more in Moroccan traditions and craftsmanship.
Startingin the afternoon, Communale will feature a beauty area offering henna tattoos, as well as a workshop on Moroccan colors and pigments led by artist Haiteim Bouiahyoui. There will also be a tasting of organic olive oil from a family harvest grown in both Morocco and Italy.
Then, at 5:30 p.m., it’s time for one of the weekend’s most iconic rituals: the tea ceremony. The day will then continue with music and activities celebrating Morocco’s Berber cultures and traditions.
It’s enough to take you, in just a few hours, from high culture to pigments, then from henna to tea.
A touch of the souk to wrap up the weekend
On Sunday, enjoy a souk atmosphere with a selection of items sourced from Moroccan medinas. Starting at 2 p.m., the “Souk et Chic” booth will host a flea market featuring items found in the medinas of Fez and Azrou.
One last chance to browse through items brought back from Morocco and, perhaps, leave with a little piece of the medina under your arm.
So there’s no need to book a plane ticket to treat yourself to a Moroccan getaway this weekend. For three days, Communale Saint-Ouen brings together fashion, crafts, beauty, music, and traditions all in one place.
Three days and free admission
The festival takes place at Communale Saint-Ouen, 10 bis rue de l’Hippodrome, from Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 18. The event is free, and registration for workshops takes place on-site, subject to availability.
Location: Communale Saint-Ouen, 10 bis rue de l’Hippodrome, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine
Date: Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2026
Admission: Free