My name is Pat, I'm a working musician/multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles CA. I will be visiting Morocco in a few weeks.. specifically Tangier,
Casablanca, and Marrakesh. I am hoping to purchase an oud while I am there.
I did a search of the forum and came across the luthier Khalid Belhaiba, but the thread was a few years old. Was curious of any others to check out
while I am there.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks franck leriche - 1-9-2016 at 01:10 AM
Hello Pat,
Khalid Belhaiba had some people working with him who now make their own oud.
I remember Majid Atik but there's another one.
If i remember his name i'll tell you.
There are 20, 30 oud makers in Morocco, but the quality is pretty low here.
If you go to Essaouira, you are most welcome, make some music!, drink some tea.. Send me a U2U or email frank.n.leriche@gmail.com
thanks for the info franck! Had an amazing time in Morocco. I ended up visiting Khalid's shop in Casablanca but he needed at least a few days to make
one.
I didn't come across any other ouds that were decent enough quality.
However I did get a loutar while I was there, a very intriguing instrument that i just couldn't put down. A much more Moroccan instrument as well I
suppose.
Will definitely visit Essaouira next time though! I heard it is a fabulous place from several locals.franck leriche - 2-1-2016 at 10:55 AM
I'm very happy you had great time in this beautiful part of the world.
You will be most welcome to visit me next time if i'm still living n Morocco...pbay1129 - 2-8-2016 at 11:54 AM
Thank you Franck!stevepalmer - 2-10-2016 at 03:20 AM
However I did get a loutar while I was there, a very intriguing instrument that i just couldn't put down. A much more Moroccan instrument as well I
suppose.
I have been trying to acquire a loutar, but (being in the UK) it has proved impossible so far. I was told there was a shop in Paris selling them, but
I can't find it. I'm not able to afford to visit Marrakech or Essouira myself (Bob Music shop, etc) so does anyone have any idea on how I might get
the loutar I want...?franck leriche - 2-11-2016 at 02:47 AM
Le photon des Vosges.
9, rue Pas de la Mule
75004 PARISalexi - 2-11-2016 at 04:56 AM
Hi Steve, check you u2u. I have one I don't use. Same instrument Mohamed Rouicha used to play.stevepalmer - 3-28-2016 at 03:29 AM
A message from Soren of Palm Guitars, Amsterdam:
He has another loutar available for sale, from the same maker as my new instrument (see "left handed" thread).
Check out the Palm Guitars website if you are interested… JassimbinMater - 2-22-2018 at 03:53 AM
Belhaiba has moved his workshop to the Western suburbs of Casablanca in Dar Bou Azza, although he (or one of his students) maintains a workshop in
Csablanca. Near Belhaiba's workshop is that of Zitouni, who also makes professional ouds. They're both quite difficult to find as they basically work
out of their houses which require you to leave the paved road. abousammy - 2-24-2018 at 05:09 PM
