Afifi Theater
The Mohammed Afifi Theater is a historic venue that was opened in the early 1920s, during the tenure of Marshal Hubert Lyautey, who served as the Resident General of France in Morocco from 1912 to 1925.
The theater offers a variety of cultural and artistic activities, including theatrical performances, cultural festivals, musical performances, and other events that focus on local and international arts.
Afifi Theater is one of the venues that attracts local audiences and visitors from different regions, and aims to promote culture and art in the city by organizing cultural events that contribute to spreading artistic and theatrical awareness among young people.
Theater Cite Portugues
The theater was established during the Portuguese colonial period in the 16th century, as it was part of the cultural activities organized by the Portuguese in the region. After the Portuguese left in 1769, the building was used for various purposes, including as a church, a mosque, and then over time it was transformed into a cultural center that contributes to the artistic and cultural life of the city.
The theater has a unique architectural design, combining Portuguese style with traditional Moroccan elements. Islamic motifs often appear in the building with influences from the Gothic architecture of the time.
The theater has a distinctive interior structure that shows the dome and spacious entrances that characterize the Portuguese style of that era.
Today, the Portuguese Quarter Theater is a vibrant cultural center, where theater performances, art festivals, and cultural workshops are organized.
It is a platform for local and international creators to present their work, and attracts people interested in the arts from all over Morocco.