Sufi Tradition
Spiritual Gnawa Session
Experience an intimate evening of sacred Gnawa music beneath the courtyard's historic brick arches and traditional zellige tiles.
El Patio Cultural
Cultural Gatherings
Live Music & Events
Spiritual Gnawa sessions, Andalusian melodies, and intimate cultural performances.
The Sound of El Patio
Sacred Rhythms
At El Patio Cultural, music is the heartbeat of our courtyard — a dialogue between history and the present moment.
As the evening light fades against the brick arches, our space transforms. The grounding bass of the gimbri and the rhythmic shimmer of krakebs fill the air, carrying the spirit of the Maâlems and their ancestral Gnawa traditions.
These are evenings of connection and immersion. Here, you are invited to listen to the acoustic architecture of the medina, where every note resonates with the living heritage of Tetouan.
Our programme
All Events
Literary Arts
Calligraphy & Poetry Night
Live Arabic calligraphy and spoken-word readings explore the connection between ink, paper, memory, and the Tetouan medina.
Art Exhibition
Threads of Memory — Exhibition
Explore the textile history of the Rif mountains through the work of women weavers and their enduring geometric codes.
Film & Screenings
Medina Stories — Documentary
Documentary screenings explore the heritage, architecture, and living history of the people who call Tetouan home.
Community Craft
Artisan Market Gatherings
Meet local makers from northern Morocco, from traditional ceramicists to contemporary craftspeople, in the El Patio courtyard.
Musical Fusion
Moorish & Andalusian Jazz
A concert series where Andalusian musical structures meet jazz improvisation, performed by North African and European musicians.
Cultural Programming
Our performances are communal and seasonal. For information on our next gathering, reach out to us.
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