The Hour and Hour program, in cooperation with the Museum of Islamic Art, organized an event, shared details of an upcoming cultural community event on Friday, November 22, celebrating the ongoing Qatar-Morocco 2024 Years of Culture (YoC). Titled “From Morocco to Qatar: Sailing Through Heritage,” the cultural evening aims to highlight Moroccan cultural heritage and its connections with Qatari traditions and heritage through an immersive program of music, art, poetry, and engaging discussions.

• Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: The Atrium (Attendance by registration)

“From Morocco to Qatar” will feature a variety of performances and activities, including a duet performance by Qatari musician Ahmed Abdulrahim and Moroccan artist Abdul Hafeez Al-Hajjaji, national anthems performed by students from Al Khor Model School for Boys (Qatar) and the Charlemagne International School (Morocco), a recitation from the Holy Quran by Mustafa Lachgar, poetry readings by Qatari poet Moza bint Abdulrahman Al-Misnad and Moroccan poet Amal Yahyaoui and a theatrical performance on principles of hospitality by Qatari and Moroccan students.

Many activities suitable for visitors of all ages will be available throughout the evening, including Moroccan and Qatari photobooths featuring antique cameras by Kamal Naji and Lucille Studios, traditional refreshments, including Qatari coffee and Moroccan tea hosted by Abdulaziz Al-Bohashim Museum and Hajar, Moroccan sweets and traditional Moroccan cuisine from Um Fatima Al-Zahra and Marrakech Restaurant, artistic showcases, such as paintings by Hassan Boujassoum and Warda Shakht and Arabic calligraphy by Ibrahim Ali and Mustafa Lachgar, as well as displays of traditional Moroccan and Qatari attire by designers Elham Al-Ansari and Afaf Ben Al-Sayegh.

A schedule of special performances has also been arranged for the evening: 

4:30pm: Qatari Ardah performance by students of Al Khor Model School for Boys 
4:50pm: A sports and football show by students from Al Khor Model School and Charlemagne International Moroccan School
5:00pm: Cultural quiz hosted by Qatari presenter Abeer Al-Hajri and Moroccan presenter Jihan Dinar
6:00pm: Traditional Moroccan Assawi performance by the Al-Asawi ensemble 

For registration and more information, please visit: https://mia.org.qa/en/calendar/from-morocco-to-qatar/