Women in the spotlight in Marrakech

The 48th National Festival of Popular Arts will be organised, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, from July 17 to 21 under the theme "Women and Popular Arts". Since its creation in 1960, the FNAP has been part of a dynamic of conservation, promotion, and transmission of Morocco's intangible heritage, represented by its popular and traditional arts (its music, dances, crafts, and local products), by offering a platform for expression, meetings, and exchanges, the organisers indicate in a press release. The Marrakech Festival Foundation presents a rich and diverse programme, while respecting the festival's editorial line. Thus, enthusiasts of popular arts come together who, despite their own specificities, can find a common language and shared interests, the same source continues. The show at the Badiâ Palace will revolve around the theme of the 48th edition of the F…