For one night only, Morocco’s cultural spaces transform into playgrounds of art, memory, and youth-led discovery.
Fez– On Thursday, June 26, Morocco is turning the lights on, and not just in the galleries. From 5 p.m. to midnight, museums and cultural spaces across the country will open their doors for free as part of the fourth edition of “La Nuit des Musées et des Espaces Culturels”.
This year, the spotlight is on Moroccan youth, honored as the future protectors and storytellers of the nation’s vast cultural heritage.
With a mission to connect younger generations to their artistic and historical roots, the event invites students, creatives, and curious minds to step inside the heart of Moroccan identity.
From Tangier to Marrakech, Rabat to Ouarzazate, museums, galleries, and institutions will be alive with activity, showcasing Moroccan art, fashion, history, and innovation through a rich and interactive program.
Think guided tours, contemporary performances, hands-on workshops, late-night exhibitions, and moments of genuine artistic discovery.
The opening night in Rabat sets the tone with a double dose of creative flair. First stop: the National Jewellery Museum at the Oudayas, where the exhibition “Caftan d’hier, regard d’aujourd’hui” pays tribute to Morocco’s timeless garment, reimagined through modern eyes.
From there, the night continues at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art with “Horizon(s) en mouvement”, a sweeping permanent exhibition that traces a century of Moroccan artistic evolution, featuring more than 200 works.
But this isn’t just about what’s on the walls, it’s about building lasting bridges between institutions and education.
On the same night, three major agreements will be signed with the Ministries of National Education and Higher Education.
The goal is to make museums more accessible to students, educators, and researchers, and to embed culture more deeply into the national curriculum.
Organized by the National Foundation of Museums (FNM) in collaboration with various ministries and the Jardin Majorelle Foundation, the initiative reflects a growing national vision: transforming museums from static spaces into dynamic hubs of learning, dialogue, and civic pride.
In essence, Museum Night is a whole experience. One that reframes culture not as something preserved in glass cases, but as something living, shared, and constantly evolving.
It’s an invitation to see heritage not as a dusty past, but as a vibrant present, and a tool for empowerment.
By centering this edition around youth, Morocco is clearly saying that the future of its culture lies in the hands of its youngest citizens.
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