The Ulad Hamad ua Mouss, the acrobats of Djemaa El Fna are mostly orphans, who are taken on journeys around Morocco by the leader of the group to shape their acrobatic skills. To gain the Baraka, the blessing for their craft, they take the compulsory trip to the burial place of their prime father Sidi Hama ua Mouss. His Baraka shall protect them from accidents...

After completing their training, the often get lured away by international circuses.
The fire show of Youssef Rkaiki is unique on the square Djemaa El Fna. Eloquently he manages to build up avid tension that hits its peak in spectacular fire tricks.