Marrakech – With anticipation building, Marrakech warmly embraced the second edition of the “Ftour du cœur et des sens” (the iftar of the heart and senses) on Friday.
The event, the fruit of a collaboration between M Avenue, the Association of Restaurateurs of the Marrakech Region (ARWM), and the SOS Children’s Villages Association, brought together 1500 guests around a 500-meter Iftar table.
The biggest Iftar gathering in Africa, Marrakech
Imane Rmili, president of the ARWM, described the event as “the unity of the community in their shared endeavor for progress and collective well-being.”
This initiative of solidarity aims to support the renovation of the devastated schools in El Haouz, rallying community spirit and goodwill towards a shared cause of rebuilding educational infrastructure, the organizers stated in a press release shared with Morocco World News.
Nabil Stiline, founder and CEO of M Avenue, voiced his enthusiasm. “We are excited to have this table organized and to show solidarity, especially with the event that happened at Al Haouz last year,” he said, referring to the earthquake that struck Marrakech last year.
Nabile Stiline, founder and CEO of M Avenue
This year’s edition served up a delightful Iftar with the exceptional culinary contributions of Rahal Maître Traiteur.
The second edition of the “Ftour du cœur et des sens”
The stage came alive with a stellar lineup of artists including Ahmed Soultan, Mourad Bouriqui, Moncef Bouriqui, Mohamed Reda, Eko, Youssef Jrifi, Shaimae Abdelaziz, along with performances by the Bana and Bakhou Troupes.
A Merrakchi troupe
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Ahmed Soultan
In an exclusive interview with Morocco World News, Ahmed Soultan expressed his enthusiasm for joining and contributing to this uplifting event, epitomizing the values of generosity and collective solidarity.
Adding to the magic, organizers enlisted Saad Abid, renowned for his social advocacy and captivating oratory skills, to host and guide the evening’s festivities.
In an interview with Morocco World News, Hamid Bentahar, President of the National Tourism Federation, described this edition as a testament to Moroccan resilience.
Bentahar praised Morocco’s ability to triumph over hardship, noting the country’s commendable response to the Covid-19 outbreak and the aftermath of the terrible earthquake that struck in September.
Bringing together Moroccans and foreigners to celebrate Marrakech’s resilience and solidarity in the aftermath of last September’s devastating earthquake, the “Ftour du cœur et des sens” was a captivating fusion of music, ambiance, and the shared experience of Iftar to delight both the palate and the soul.
