Fez — Casablanca’s Villa des Arts hosted a cultural event on Saturday dedicated to Moroccan traditional music as part of the second edition of the “Maroc, Terre de Cultures” cycle, themed “Rythmes du Maroc.”
Organized by Collectif 4.0 in partnership with the Fondation Al Mada (Al Mada Foundation), the event brought together families to discover Morocco’s ancestral rhythms and traditional instruments in an interactive setting.
The program centered on immersive workshops designed for both children and parents. Families worked together to create their own musical instruments using recyclable materials, combining artistic practice with environmental awareness.
The initiative aimed to introduce younger generations to Morocco’s musical heritage in a playful and accessible way.
An exhibition space showcased several iconic Moroccan instruments, including the bendir, gasba, taarija, nafir, qraqeb, loutar, tbel, and guembri. Visitors were able to learn about the instruments’ shapes, sounds, and roles in different regional traditions.
The event also featured creative activities such as taarija decoration and puppet performances, adding to the family-friendly atmosphere.
The workshops encouraged participation rather than observation, allowing attendees to experiment with rhythm and sound directly.
Following the success of the first edition, which focused on Amazigh storytelling, this new installment expanded the cultural journey by placing music at the center of the experience.
By turning traditional instruments into tools for learning and creativity, the Casablanca gathering exemplified how cultural heritage can be shared across generations in simple, engaging ways.
