Casbah Social Club

Tangier


Steps from the Kasbah Museum is an unassuming tiny cafe, but every night the place gets rocking with a free concert by Arabo-Andalusian fusion band Les Fils de Detroit (Sons of the Strait) who jam out with their ouds (tear-shaped guitars) and tambourines. The only beverage on offer is sweet mint tea. Donations are appreciated.


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