Rabat – Paris will celebrate the richness and diversity of Moroccan musical traditions over three days, as the Philharmonie de Paris hosts a series of concerts and cultural activities from October 29 to 31.
The event will conclude the institution’s 2026 Mediterranean Season, introducing French and international audiences to Morocco’s musical heritage through concerts, performances, and interactive experiences.
The program spans several traditional genres, including Gnawa, Andalusi, and Sufi music, with performances that showcase the country’s distinctive sounds, rhythms, and instruments.
Built around a combination of Moroccan traditional music instruments like “daf”(round frame drum made of wood and goat skin), “tar” (similar to a tambourine; it is a hand-held frame drum), “oud ramal” (traditional short-neck lute), and “luth guembri” (three-stringed bass lute), the show promises a journey through time to celebrate Morocco’s unique musical instruments.
The opening evening on October 29, titled “Transes Gnawa,” will bring together Gnawa master Maalem Abdelkebir and young Gnawa artist Hind Ennaira. Their performance will celebrate the hypnotic rhythms and spiritual dimensions of a musical tradition deeply rooted in Moroccan heritage.
On October 30, the program will turn to “Traditions marocaines”, an evening that explores the connections between Moroccan musical traditions and other genres, including flamenco and blues. The lineup features Laabat de Ben Slimane and Amazigh singer Chérifa Kersit, whose performances will showcase the diversity of Morocco’s musical landscape.
The final day will feature Moroccan musician Mohamed Briouel alongside other established Moroccan performers for an evening dedicated to Andalusi music, a tradition shaped by centuries of cultural exchange between North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.
Ranging from walk-concerts to music workshops, the museum offers a wide variety of activities to immerse the audience in the traditional musical experience. The museum also invites visitors to embark on an historic journey through sets of collections that trace musical life from the 17th to the 21st century.
The event will take place at the Musée de la musique at the Philharmonie de Paris, a modern cultural complex featuring a music museum, educational areas, and world-class concert halls.
Ticket prices vary, but range between MAD 200 ($20 / €18) and MAD 580 ($58 /€ 52); tickets for the second and closing days are already sold out.
Over three days, the program will offer audiences in Paris a chance to discover the breadth of Moroccan music, from the spiritual rhythms of Gnawa to the rich melodies of Andalusi music and the distinctive voices of Amazigh performers.
