Morocco’s classical music originated from the Arab-Andalusian tradition. It is said that Andalusian classical music evolved in the 9th century in the Emirate of Cordoba (Al-Andalus) which was ruled by the Moors.
The outstanding Iraqi
musician from Baghdad Abu Hassan Ali Ben Nafi, known as Ziryab, (“Le
Merle or “The Blackbird”) is credited with its invention. It is said
that Ziryab fled Baghdad in the 9th century following rumors...
