Upon their arrival, HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa and H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani were welcomed by Shaikha Nasser Al-Nassr, Director of the Museum of Islamic Art, before visiting the two exhibitions which highlight Morocco’s cultural diversity and its rich heritage.

Featuring over 200 never-before-seen works of art, the “Splendours of the Atlas, A Voyage Through Morocco's Heritage” exhibition presents artifacts, manuscripts, instruments, jewelry and photographs recounting the Kingdom's history, society and artistic expressions.

This exhibition, open to the public until March 8, 2025, is divided into five thematic sections highlighting Morocco's diverse and interconnected cultures and their lasting influence on contemporary life.

The “Faces of Morocco: Nature and Society” section illustrates Morocco's natural diversity, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of its people, while the “Spirit of Morocco: Kings, Saints, and Thinkers” section highlights, through a journey through history, the efforts of Morocco's Sovereigns in promoting scientific research in astronomy, mathematics, medicine and other fields.

The “Fabric of Traditions: Moroccan Crafts” section explores the central role of crafts in Morocco's diverse cultures, highlighting the prosperity of many crafts handed down from generation to generation, such as leatherwork, textiles, carpet weaving, ceramics, jewelry and woodworking.

The fourth section, “Traditional Sounds of Morocco,” presents musical instruments used in a variety of creations, from Andalusian symphonies to Gnawa music, while the final section pays “Tribute to Moroccan Crafts,” reconciling authenticity and modernity.

As for the “Ektashif: Morocco” exhibition, it is an invitation to the visitors to discover Morocco’s artistic and cultural heritage through the lens of Qatari artists.

The exhibition includes works by Qatari artists and designers who visited Marrakech last April as part of an educational trip organized by the Museum of Islamic Art, which was an opportunity for the artists to draw inspiration from Morocco's rich cultural heritage and distinctive Islamic architecture, and create artworks that embody the spirit and beauty of the Kingdom.

The exhibition includes 36 works of art, ranging from clothing and jewelry to calligraphy, photography and woodwork.

At the end of the visit, HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa, accompanied by H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani, chaired a reception offered in her honor on this occasion.