The Ocher City at the time of its Astronomy Festival

The city of Marrakech is living, until 29 November, to the rhythm of the sixteenth edition of its Astronomy Festival, placed this year under the theme "Light to enlighten us about the universe".An annual meeting for enthusiasts of space and universe sciences, the Marrakech Astronomy Festival has just begun its sixteenth edition. Organised by the Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, under the Cadi Ayyad University (UCAM), in partnership with the French Institute and the Marrakech Amateur Astronomy Association (3AM), the event aims to make the mysteries of the universe accessible to the general public and to restore in young generations the desire to pursue scientific careers.Through the quality of its speakers and the richness of its programme, the Festival, which is aimed at everyone, from the simply curious to the most seasoned amateur, has established itself over the years as one of the icon…