The opening of the second edition of the "Joussour" exhibition, which aims to shed light on the historical relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to showcase rare Islamic manuscripts and artworks, took place on Saturday at the Mohammed VI Administrative and Cultural Complex in Marrakech.
Organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in partnership with Morocco’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, this exhibition—running until May 20—aims to promote religious dialogue between Morocco and Saudi Arabia and to spread the values of moderation and balance.
On this occasion, an official delegation composed of the Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Al-Sheikh, the Moroccan Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, the Saudi Ambassador to Rabat, Sami bin Abdullah Al-Saleh, and the Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region and Governor of the Marrakech Prefecture, Farid Chourak, visited the various sections of the exhibition, which highlight the religious and cultural aspects of both countries.
These include areas dedicated to rare manuscripts and Islamic works, historical mosques, Hajj rituals, as well as Quran recitation and Arabic calligraphy competitions.
The exhibition also features interactive experiences through various technical and cultural areas, along with dedicated spaces for children.
Additional sections are devoted to Saudi and Moroccan hospitality, the depth of bilateral relations under the theme "Rooted Relations," and welcoming visitors.
In a press statement, Saudi Minister Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Al-Sheikh noted that the exhibition highlights a range of activities in service of Islam and Muslims, as well as the efforts of the leaders of both nations to uphold true Islamic values, praising the strength of relations between the two countries and emphasizing their deep foundations in religion, shared traditions and customs, and mutual affection between their peoples.
Sheikh Al Al-Sheikh also highlighted the humanitarian initiatives undertaken by both countries, which reflect the greatness and civilization of Islam.
For his part, Morocco's Minister Ahmed Toufiq noted that the visit of the Saudi minister to Morocco reaffirms the depth of fraternal ties between the two peoples, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as the dynamic cooperation between the two kingdoms at all levels.
Toufiq also stressed that this exhibition, which documents key milestones in Moroccan-Saudi cooperation, invites the public to appreciate the shared memory between the two peoples and to reflect on how to enhance this historical heritage through deeper knowledge and greater openness to contemporary contexts.
MAP: 10 mai 2025
