Dates festival in Erfoud, a morrocan story

Well, if you remember, we called several times the Tourism Office in Er-rachidia, to get the exact date. Each time that was the same answer "the date will be known by 15th of September". On the 15th, I try to call, but does not have a lot of time, because I'm taking my plane.

And when i call this morning, I learn that the festival happened this very week-end, on 15th and 16th of September.

I'm quite upset, but what can we do ? That's how it is here, that was written, Mektoub....

With all his excuses, the responsible person in the Tourisme Office warns me "the social aspects of the moussem, which is now an 'International Date fair' has been abandonned to better promote its commercial goals".
In other words, no more tradition, no more camel race... just stands and money ... no regret, except to have learned it so late.