On the occasion of International Museum Day, we are pleased to invite you to a two-day meeting in Marrakech, organised in collaboration with ICOM Morocco, offering a unique opportunity to explore the rich and diverse Moroccan heritage of dress and textiles.

Participation in the event is free of charge. Participants are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and meal expenses.

Registration
To register, please send a short expression of interest to: jkowalska@mnk.pl. Participation will be confirmed by email.
As places are limited (30 participants), registrations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. We kindly ask that you sign up only if you are certain you will be able to attend. Priority will be given to ICOM members.

Programme
DAY 1 – Monday, 18 May 2026
Museum of Confluences – Dar El Bacha
10:00–10:30 – Welcome at the museum entrance
10:30–12:00 – Curator-led guided tour of the exhibitions
12:00–13:30 – Lunch break
Museum of Intangible Cultural Heritage (Jemaa el-Fna)
14:00–15:30 – Guided tour of the permanent exhibitions
Museum of Moroccan Elegance
16:00–17:30 – Guided tour of the museum

DAY 2 – Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech (@myslmarrakech / <museeyslmarrakech.com>)
10:00–11:00 – Guided tour of the exhibition
11:00–12:00 – Visit to the museum storage areas
12:00–14:00 – Lunch break

Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts (Musée Berbère), Jardin Majorellem, @jardinmajorellemarrakech / W. www.Jardinmajorelle.com)
14:00–15:00 – Guided tour of the exhibitions
15:30–17:00 – Visit to a carpet-weaving workshop
The programme is subject to minor changes.

Coordinators:
Khalid Loukid
Director of the National Museum of Weaving and Carpets,
Dar Si Said and Vice-Secretary General of ICOM Morocco  khalidloukid@gmail.com
Katarzyna Wodarska–Ogidel
Curator, The Theatre Museum, Great Theatre – National Opera in Warsaw
vipsania@interia.pl

Image title copyright Museum of Moroccan Elegance, Marrakesh.