The traveling exhibition "The Gates of Morocco’s History: Dynasties, Sovereigns and Personalities" is making its June stop in the city of Montpellier, offering visitors an immersion into the major historical developments and iconic figures that have helped shape Moroccan identity.
Hosted at Montpellier City Hall by the association "Cœur de Lionne," in partnership with the Kingdom’s Consulate General in Montpellier, the event forms part of an effort to promote cultural ties and showcase Morocco’s heritage internationally, organizers said.
From Moulay Idriss I, founder of Fez, to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, including the late Sovereigns HM King Mohammed V, a symbol of independence, and HM King Hassan II, builder of modern Morocco, the exhibition provides a comprehensive and captivating overview of the Kingdom’s history and invites visitors to discover the richness and influence of Morocco’s historical legacy.
On this occasion, a roundtable discussion was held on Monday under the theme "At the Confluence of the Moroccan Model: Between Deep-Rooted Heritage, Diversity and Openness," featuring Professor Farid El Asri of Sciences Po Rabat and historian Jamel El Hamri, curator of the exhibition.
Also participating were Michaël Delafosse, Rabbi Yakov Sitruk, Father Jean Louis Cathala, as well as several diplomats and intellectuals from diverse backgrounds.
The discussion highlighted the historical, cultural, religious and societal foundations of contemporary Morocco, as well as the richness of its heritage, the plurality of its identities and the values of tolerance, coexistence and openness to the world.
The event was notably attended by the Vice-President of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, the honorary consuls of Italy and Poland, as well as several representatives of civil society organizations.
MAP: 09 June 2026
