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Hibapress-Rabat
Tonight in Dreux, a prestigious event will honor Moroccan elegance as part of “the year of Morocco”, an initiative celebrating the richness of the cultural heritage of the kingdom. One of the highlights of this gala evening will be the parade of the famous Moroccan stylist Fatima Zahra Idrissi Filali, founder of the Haute Couture Maison Fatim, specializing in Caftan.
Originally from Fez, this great fashion lady is internationally recognized for her commitment to the enhancement of Moroccan artisanal know-how, which she reinvents with a contemporary touch. His work was greeted twice by UNESCO, stressing his remarkable contribution to the preservation of Morocco’s cultural heritage through the Caftan. Its presence this evening takes on a particular meaning while Morocco has recently submitted an official candidacy to register the Caftan on the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
This parade is part of the “Salon du Maroc in Dreux”, which has been held from Wednesday and until Sunday, April 25. The gala evening will also bring together Moroccan chief Khalid Zahir and the world champion of sweet arts, Alexis Beaufils, from Dreux, for an exceptional dinner marrying Moroccan and French flavors, both recognized by UNESCO.
This event is carried by His Excellency Samira Sitaïl, ambassador of Morocco to France, Mr. Pierre-Frédéric Ticket, mayor of Dreux and regional councilor, as well as Mrs. Rajae Benchaji, general consul of the Kingdom of Morocco in Orleans.
Finally, this celebration is also part of a dynamic of reinforced cooperation between Dreux and the city of Dakhla, concretized by the signing of a friendship pact this week. This partnership opens the way to joint projects in the fields of tourism, hotels and renewable energies, with the preparation of a delegation on the road to Dakhla.
