Learn Arabo-Andalusian Music in Tangier: Pick Your Instrument

Pick an instrument and learn the melodies that shaped Tangier's musical heritage

A music lesson in Tangier where you choose your instrument and learn arabo-andalusian traditions from a local musician. The teacher advises on whether to start with an instrument you already play or try a traditional one like the oud or percussion for the first time. Lessons run one hour and can be taken as a single session or repeated to deepen your skills. Coffee or tea is included.

The experience

What separates this from a recording or a performance is that you're the one playing. You pick the instrument (the teacher will guide you toward one that fits your interest, whether that's the oud, a string instrument, percussion, or something you've played before), and then spend the hour learning the fundamentals of arabo-andalusian music as it has been passed down through generations. The tradition itself blends Arabic, Berber, and Mediterranean influences, rooted in the Moorish era, and the melodies and rhythms you'll work on carry that history directly.

The lesson happens with a local musician and teacher in Tangier, and the setup is built around your choice: one session to get the basics, or multiple lessons if you want to go deeper into the music. All instruments are provided, and coffee or tea comes with the class. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French, or Arabic, so the instruction lands in whatever language works for you.

What’s included

• All instruments.
• instruction from a local musician.
• coffee and/or tea.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Friday

AgesAdult (19 and older) · Senior (100 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Morocco Unfiltered

Is this one for you?The guide teaches in English, Spanish, French, or Arabic, so the lesson works whether you speak one language or several. Children from age 6 can join, and all fitness levels are welcome. This is about learning, not physical demand.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

Can I learn arabo-andalusian music if I've never played an instrument before?

Yes. The teacher advises on which instrument suits a beginner and teaches the fundamentals in that first hour, whether you're starting fresh or returning to an instrument you've played before.

What instruments can I choose from in the lesson?

The oud, string instruments, and percussion instruments are all available. The teacher can recommend which one fits your interest and starting point, but the choice is yours.

Is one lesson enough, or should I book multiple sessions?

A single one-hour session covers the fundamentals and gives you a real taste of the music. Multiple lessons let you develop the skills further and explore the tradition more deeply. You decide how many fit your time in Tangier.

What's included in the lesson?

The instruments, instruction from the local musician, and coffee or tea are all included. You bring nothing but yourself.