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Regional in Morocco
Cherry Festival in Morocco
Annual celebration of cherry harvest in Sefrou
Quick Facts
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 3 days in Morocco
3 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Morocco
Regional
Established
Officially instituted in Morocco
1920
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About Cherry Festival
Annual celebration of cherry harvest in Sefrou
Dating back to 1920, this festival celebrates Sefrou's cherry harvest and promotes local agricultural heritage. The highlight is the crowning of the Cherry Queen, symbolizing Morocco's cultural diversity.
Practical Information in Morocco
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedCalendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
harvest
Traditional harvest celebrations
agricultural
Traditional agricultural celebrations
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Historical Timeline
1920
Instituted in Morocco
🇲🇦Holiday officially established in Morocco
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Morocco
🇲🇦Final celebration recorded in Morocco
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Morocco
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Morocco
Last observed: 2026
Regional Holiday
Date: June 15, 2024