Morocco: Morocco and Spain enjoy deep-rooted cultural ties based on a “solid foundation,” said, on Wednesday in Rabat, Spain’s ambassador to Morocco, Enrique Ojeda Vila. Speaking at the presentation of the annual program of Spanish cultural activities for 2026, he noted that this foundation enables progress in strengthening overall bilateral relations, particularly in culture, art and science, highlighting Morocco’s privileged spot as the country with the second-highest number of Cervantes Institutes in the world.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, he also highlighted the historical interaction between the societies of the two countries, which has given rise to a “unique” heritage, embodied by the Moroccan-Andalusian legacy with its tangible and intangible components. This heritage, particularly visible in architecture, musical traditions, and gastronomy, will be one of the major areas of cultural cooperation in Morocco.

This shared heritage is particularly evident in the north of the Kingdom, where the city of Tetouan, as the “Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue,” will be one of the main areas of focus and locations targeted by the program’s activities, said the Spanish diplomat. He also highlighted the symbolic significance of Tangier, a city closely linked to relations between the two countries.

He also praised the support given to this year’s cultural program by important Moroccan institutions, led by the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, as well as by major events such as the Rabat International Book Fair.

For her part, the Executive Director of the Three Cultures Foundation, Mar Ahumada S¡nchez, highlighted the importance her institution attaches to strengthening mutual understanding between the peoples of the Mediterranean basin, emphasizing the Foundation’s wish to consolidate its presence in Morocco.

The Foundation’s program in Morocco this year focuses particularly on the city of Tetouan through participation in the “Voix de femmes” (Women’s Voices) Festival and the “Festival Andalousies de la M©diterran©e” (Andalusian Festival of the Mediterranean), in addition to other cities such as Essaouira, Rabat, and Tangier, Ahumada explained.

For his part, the president of the National Museum Foundation (FNM), Mehdi Qotbi, highlighted the importance of culture as the best vehicle for dialogue and understanding between peoples, underlining the role played by the FNM in this regard.