The Moroccan Association of Arts and Cultures (AMAC) is organising the first edition of its festival, named "Nawafid", from 18 to 22 June in Mohammedia. This festival, as its name suggests, is intended to be a window open to the cultures of the Arab Maghreb, highlighting exchange and cultural proximity through the creation of a space allowing artists and exhibitors to perform under the sign of diversity, the organisers underline in a press release. In short, a festival that promotes five essential values: unity, tolerance, openness, respect, and exchange.

On the programme: craft and book fairs with the participation of 50 artisans and as many Maghreb publishers, theatrical performances given by five Maghreb troupes, as well as music concerts hosted by 15 groups and singers.

A whole programme that aims to promote intercultural dialogue and better understanding between the peoples of the Greater Maghreb and to offer exhibitors the opportunity to make the cultural heritage of their country known. The organisers also plan tributes to be paid to five Maghreb artists, namely Hayat El Idrissi (Morocco), Cheb Khaled (Algeria), Lotfi Bouchenak (Tunisia), Ahmed Fakroune (Libya), and Maâlouma Bent Al Maidah (Mauritania).