Initiative to Preserve the Architectural Heritage of Gueliz, Marrakech

Marrakech – Heritage Month begins tomorrow, April 18^th in Marrakech according to a report in the online site Made in Marrakech.

Save Cinemas in Morocco Association in partnership with the City of Marrakech, the Delegation to the Ministry of Culture in Marrakech, the Gueliz district and “Friends of Palace Cinema” are taking part in such event.

A number of events are taking place, including a drive by a number of vintage cars on the streets of Gueliz.

This initiative aims to stress the importance of the architectural heritage in Gueliz, including the now neglected Palace Cinema and celebrate the cultural heritage and architecture of Gueliz which dates back to the 1920’s.

Xavier Guerrand Hermès, initiator of the project Carre Eden, the large high level department store and residential development project being constructed on the Avenue Mohamed V in the center of Gueliz, has taken the initiative to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of Gueliz and has set up a committee of cultural, architectural, artistic and design experts to award prizes for creating an urban clock tower for Marrakech and four other projects.

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Initiative to Preserve the Architectural Heritage of Gueliz, Marrakech