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El Jadida is a historic coastal city located 96 km from Casablanca. Known for its UNESCO-listed Portuguese fortifications, this...

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News 18 Apr 2012 3 min read

The theatre undergoes a rejuvenation

- The city theatre, classified as a historical monument, is an invaluable jewel.
- Neglected for many years, the monument will finally regain its former lustre.
The theatre undergoes a rejuvenation
An essential piece of the architectural heritage of El-Jadida and, thanks to its stage designed in the Italian style, the El-Jadida theatre is a true centre for artistic dissemination throughout North Africa. For the record, it was designed by the French architect Édouard Delaporte. It opened its doors for the first time in 1925. In 1930, it was transformed into a theatre with 658 seats.However, this theatre was neglected for a long time; it required a complete restoration and a renovation of its technical and scenographic equipment to become a tool for cultural development throughout the province. H.M. The King, during his last visit to El-Jadida, showed particular attention to the renovation and rehabilitation project of the municipal theatre of El-Jadida. He was thus informed of this initiative, which aims to restore one of the city's former cultural and artistic jewels. Thus, after…

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