Visit of accredited ambassadors in Morocco to the photo exhibition of the old medina of Salé
As part of the drive to strengthen cultural diplomacy and identify the age-old heritage of the Salé medina, the municipality of Salé, in collaboration with the Fondation Diplomatique, organised, on Thursday 13 March 2025, a special visit for a delegation of ambassadors accredited to our country to the photographic exhibition of the old medina of Salé, organised under the theme: ‘Salé, roots and civilisation’, at the Bab Fès gallery.
The diplomatic delegation was informed of the tables that reflect the historical features, cultural and artistic aspects of the old Medina of Salé, highlighting its architectural features which bear witness to the roots of its civilization and the richness of its heritage. The delegation also visited a number of historical monuments in the city, including Dar Al Qadi, the Merinid Medersa, the Tower of Tears and Souk Laghzal Square, where they were given explanations about the historical depth of these monuments.
On this occasion, Mr. Abdelati Habek, president of the Diplomatic Foundation, stressed that this visit, organized for the benefit of the ambassadors accredited to Morocco, is part of the presentation of Moroccan civilization and its deep roots, and highlighting the unique character of Morocco as a land of tolerance and coexistence. He added that the delegation of ambassadors was able to explore the ancient medina of Salé, such as the Merinid Medersa, the Tower of Tears, and other heritage monuments that have been a model of coexistence between civilizations, cultures and religions through the ages.
On behalf of the diplomatic delegation, Mr. Henri Mangaya Yange Mondowa, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expressed his gratitude and thanks for the organization of this visit which was an opportunity to discover the history and heritage of the city, commending the efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to preserve and develop the heritage, and praying the Almighty to grant His Majesty a speedy recovery.
It should be noted that this visit involved some thirty diplomats accredited to Morocco, representing Arab, African, European, Latin American and South American countries. The visit ended with a collective Iftar in honour of the guests.
