Casablanca Habbous tour with Andalusian music immersion

Dar Al Ala Museum holds Thursday evening concerts where visitors join the musicians themselves.

A three-hour guided tour of Casablanca's Habbous district with live guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic, including access to the Dar Al Ala Museum and immersion in Moroccan Andalusian music history. The tour visits the restored Mahakma Pasha court building and the old medina built during the French protectorate, then moves into the museum's collection and occasional live performances on Thursdays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Habous and Andalusian music

• Visit Mahakma Pasha architecture
• Tour Habous district old medina
• Explore Dar Al Ala museum
• Attend Andalusian music concert (optional)

The experience

The tour starts in the Habbous district, where the Mahakma Pasha (a former Muslim court with splendid architecture) anchors the first stop. Built during the French protectorate, the Habbous quarter itself is the old medina of Casablanca, a neighborhood designed as a planned space rather than the organic sprawl of older medinas elsewhere. The guide walks you through its layout and history before moving to the museum.

Dar Al Ala Museum occupies a restored house and was created in 2011 by Moroccan Andalusian music enthusiasts. The collection centers on the history and culture of Andalusian music: the classical tradition that arrived in Morocco centuries ago and evolved into a distinct regional form. Most days the museum functions as a static collection. On Thursdays, it transforms into a concert venue where visitors can watch and sometimes participate in performances organized by the association that runs it. Whether you attend a concert depends on the day you book and the association's schedule that week.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic and is included with the tour. Pickup is arranged as part of your booking. The whole experience runs three hours, and the site is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces level and accessible transportation options nearby.

What’s included

• Access to Dar Al Ala Museum.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 15:00

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AgesAdult (4 to 75 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Experience.ma

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you travel with a small group or as a couple and want to move beyond the standard medina walk into a specific cultural thread, Andalusian music history, that shapes how you understand the city. The Thursday evening option lets you catch a live concert if timing works with your itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

What is the Mahakma Pasha and why does it matter to the tour?

The Mahakma Pasha is a former Muslim court building in the Habbous district with splendid architecture that the guide shows you as an entry point to understanding the neighborhood's design and history during the French protectorate period.

Can I attend a live Andalusian music concert on this tour?

Concerts happen on Thursdays at Dar Al Ala Museum and are organized by the association that runs it. If you book for a Thursday, you have the opportunity to attend and participate. Other days the museum is a collection space without performances.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included with the tour.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs three hours from start to finish.