Dekka The Marrakchia - The Music of Marrakech

The Marrakchia dakka the musical culture is a tradition exclusive to Morocco. In Arabic, the word "dakka? means "beat rhythmically with your hands? particular due to the sound produced by hitting a smooth hand with fingers together or apart. You can also write in other ways, such as "Daqqa?,"? Dekka? or "Dekker?. As its name suggests, the Marrakchia dakka originated in the imperial city of Marrakech and has its peak mainly during Achuri festival (held on the tenth day of the Muslim year). The wedding is also an excellent opportunity to hear the Marrakchia dakka, where the atmosphere is vibrant, lively and animated. The dakka represents a kind of rhythmic applause as the palms, perfectly precise and controlled. It's a real feat in three phases based manual rhythmic acceleration orchestrated by three main tools: the "ta'rijât?, Small tambourine-shaped terracotta bell, the" Tar?, An instrument of membrane, and the "Qarqar ? or "Karkara?, some iron castanets castanets recall used in Spain.

The troop consists of many drummers who start with songs that make reference to the holy city and evoke all the praise they deserve. The first phase, large and majestic, led by principal percussionist, recalls some of the dances "Ahwash?. The second phase (phase or median) is simple, moderate and repetitive. It is a prelude to the expected change of pace during the third and final phase of this dakka called "afus? (Meaning "hand? In Berber). During this final phase, dakka artists are driven by the effects of popular trumpet or "nfîr? and get further enhance the atmosphere of fellowship, entertainment and mysticism that will no doubt enchant. Morocco has therefore an important musical heritage, as varied as their society is multicultural. If you want to satisfy your curiosity and discover all the musical styles of Morocco, I invite you to visit this wonderful country and enjoy its rich culture firsthand. You will certainly enjoy an unforgettable vacation filled with moments full of joy and happiness. Your want to discover this perfect music are invited / as to visit Marrakech, where they will have the opportunity to enjoy the innumerable concerts marrakchia Dekker.

You can stay in one of the beautiful riads of Marrakech, which are transported in time to a past full of authentic Oriental life. Also, many hotels and villas in Marrakech Marrakech animate your evenings with the marrakchia dakka with Gnawa music or many other fascinating rhythms of Morocco.