From December 27 to 29, 2024, the Essaouira Mogador Association organized the eighth edition of the “Jazz Under the Argans” festival, which aims, according to its organizers, to “further promote this type of global music.” This year’s program featured the participation of artists from Morocco, Mali, Mozambique, the Netherlands, the United States, Denmark, and Sweden, who delighted the audience at Dar Souiri with four performances. On the evening of the first day, two performances were scheduled: “Jazz Made Morocco” by the Taha El Hamidi Quintet from Morocco, with the participation of Taha El Hamidi, Khalil Bensouda, Arman, Salim Akki, and Michael Salim; and “Afro Jazz” by the Ali Keita Trio from Mali, Mozambique, and the Netherlands, with the participation of Ali Keita, José Julio Thomas, and Marcel Van Cleef. On the evening of the second day, two performances were scheduled: “Afro-Moroccan Blues and Rhythms” with Corey Harris and Amine Bliha from the United States and Morocco; and “Afro-Gnawa Jazz” by the Magic Spirit Trio from Morocco, Denmark, and Sweden, with the participation of Majid Bekkas, Goran Kaveh, Stefan Basborg, and this year's Jazz Under the Pillars festival are an opportunity to celebrate Africa while focusing the spotlight on Moroccan jazz, which deserves to be heard, enjoyed, and recognized. The festival also aims to follow the works of the great artists of this art form around the world. According to its organizers, the event aims to enhance Essaouira's position as an artistic and cultural destination, highlight the importance of music in its various manifestations, and shed light on artists interested in jazz around the world. It also provides an opportunity for the public to discover Moroccan artists, including emerging talents who care about this musical genre, and to learn about the rhythms and melodies used in this genre. This artistic event comes in the context of the Essaouira Mogador Association, the organizer of this event, keen to continue enriching and diversifying the musical performances that the "City of Winds" now hosts throughout the year. "Jazz Under the Argans" is the latest festival launched in Essaouira, which is known worldwide for three major festivals: "Gnawa and World Music", "Andalusian Atlantics" and "Spring of Classical Music".