Audio Guide of Afifi Theater

The theater generally opens according to its schedule of events, festivals, and cultural performances. However, its impressive exterior architecture on Mohammed V Square can be admired freely 24 hours a day.

Admiring its historic façade and taking photographs from the square is completely free. To enter the interior and enjoy plays or concerts, the ticket price will vary depending on the scheduled performance.

If you are doing a walking tour, about 15 to 20 minutes is enough to appreciate its exterior architecture and the atmosphere of the square. If you attend a cultural event, the experience usually lasts between one and two hours.

Built in the 1920s as the former 'Festival Hall,' it is an emblem of French colonial architecture. Today it bears the name of local playwright Mohamed Afifi and serves as the main cultural hub of the modern city.

We recommend visiting at sunset, when the lighting highlights the details of the building and the square fills with local life. It is the perfect moment to feel the true pulse of El Jadida outside the walls.

The exterior access from the square is level and paved, making wheelchair movement easier. The interior, as a historic building, may present certain barriers, so we suggest checking at the ticket office before an event.

You are strategically located just a few minutes' walk from the famous Citadel and the unmissable Portuguese Cistern. You will also find the old post office and the seafront promenade very close by.

Take the opportunity to sit at one of the cafés on Mohammed V Square and observe local life with the theater in the background. For a complete experience, complement your walk with our El Jadida audio guide to discover the city's hidden stories.