Museums in Qatar highlight Moroccan culture, artistry

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar embarks on the Qatar Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, several museums and institutions in Doha are highlighting treasures from thei...

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar embarks on the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, several museums and institutions in Doha are highlighting treasures from their collections that celebrate Moroccan culture and artistry.

In Qatar: Berber Jewelry Collection from the Royal Palace at Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), until May 20. Berber Jewelry Collection from the Royal Palace is the inaugural Qatar-Morocco 2024 Years of Culture exhibition. It features more than 200 historical and culturally significant pieces from Morocco’s Oudayas, National Museum of Adornment in Rabat and represents the diverse regions of Morocco. 

Katara Prize for Manuscripts and Archeological Sites, submission period until June 30. The new prize includes two categories: research on an original, unpublished manuscript; and the best research study on archeological sites or monuments in the Arab region.

Amine El Gotaibi is a Moroccan designer and fine artist who often works with natural materials, such as wool and earth. El Gotaibi is particularly interested in exploring tensions that exist between opposing positions, forms, and materials. This can be seen in his commission for The Ned Hotel in Doha and Design Doha Biennale, Desert of the North.

MIA features several artifacts that celebrate Moroccan culture, including a Quran, astrolabe, bridal necklace, and earrings, a collection of Hadith, and a wooden arch. Together, they offer insights into the culture, history, traditions, and artistic expressions of Morocco.