The Chefchaouen Andalusian Music Gathering keeps alive a musical heritage connected to the city’s history, Andalusian migrations and the learned traditions of northern Morocco.
Chefchaouen and Andalusian memory
The event highlights the city’s role in preserving repertoires, performance styles and musical communities inherited from Al-Andalus and enriched in Morocco over the centuries.
Noubas, orchestras and regional schools
Concerts bring together ensembles from several cities. They reveal the diversity of schools, modes, rhythms and voices that make up Moroccan Andalusian music.
Transmission and recognition of masters
Tributes, discussions and mediation activities highlight the musicians, researchers and teachers who ensure the continuity of this heritage. The festival also introduces the repertoires to younger generations.
A durable heritage event
Through its history and local roots, the gathering holds an important place in Morocco’s musical landscape. Detailed programmes and venues vary between editions.