Explore Moulay Ali Maison de France: France-Morocco Friendship

 Dar Moulay Ali Maison de France in Marrakech : Friendship between France and Morocco

Dar Moulay Ali Maison de France in Marrakech opened its doors in the consular residence of Dar Moulay Ali , in the Medina of Marrakech. Managed by the French Institute of Marrakech, the site offers a place for exhibitions, history, and relaxation.

1- History

Next to the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa El Fna square, this 19th-century mansion was once the home of Prince Sultan Moulay Ali. Purchased by France, Dar Moulay Ali Maison de France in Marrakech, located in the so-called "Princes' area," became the residence of French army generals during the French protectorate. Since 1958, the residence has housed the French consulate. In March 2007, the French consulate general was moved to Gueliz, and Dar Moulay Ali remained simply the residence of the French consul general.

2- Dar Moulay Ali Maison de France in Marrakech

Closed since March 2007, the former consulate premises, adjacent to the consul's residence, underwent significant restoration work from 2014 to 2017, sponsored by both Moroccan and French patrons. On May 22, 2017, the new Dar Moulay Ali Maison de France space in Marrakech was inaugurated. The former consulate premises, including the former consuls' hall and the former wedding hall, entrusted to the French Institute of Marrakech, are now partially open to the public.

3- French Institute & French Embassy

On May 22, 2017, Eric Gérard, the Consul General of France, and Christophe Pomez, Director of the French Institute of Marrakech, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Jean-François Girault, the Ambassador of France to Morocco, emphasized that this magnificent palace symbolizes the long-standing friendship between France and Morocco and continues to be a space for meetings and exchanges. The Maison de la France includes a room dedicated to the memory of the consular residence, an exhibition gallery, a tea lounge, and a travel boutique.

The two authors, Professor Hamid Triki and Mr. Richard Edwards, have also written the book "Dar Moulay Ali, Journey to the Heart of Memory," which recounts the history of this historic residence.

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4- French Institute in Morocco

The French Institute is present worldwide and is under the auspices of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture of the French Republic. Its objective is to deploy cultural diplomacy and influence. There are 96 French institutes and 445 French alliances worldwide. The teaching of the French language is an important mission of the French Institute, but it also promotes French cinema, artistic and cultural diffusion (music, literature, theater, dance, architecture, digital arts, etc.), as well as partnerships between France and other countries. In Morocco, a country with a strong Francophone tradition, the French Institute (https://if-maroc.org/) is the largest French cultural establishment in the world.

source: https://www.alksar.com/dar-moulay-ali-maison-de-france-a-marrakech/

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