Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar, has launched the 'Museum in Residence: Light Atelier' programme at Al Faqih Al Ghazi School in Rabat, bringing an immersive and innovative educational experience to young learners in Morocco.
During an official visit to Morocco, Dadu president HE Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada said: “This fruitful cultural collaboration reflects the enduring bonds of friendship between Qatar and Morocco.”
The Light Atelier programme transforms traditional classrooms into sensory-rich environments where children aged 3-7 can explore light as a scientific, artistic, and cultural element.
As part of the initiative, Dadu provided training and mentorship to educators from the Academy of the Riad-Salé-Kénitra region, ensuring that Moroccan teachers are equipped to sustain and expand the approach.
The programme directly supports Morocco’s 2022-2026 education roadmap, which aims to double extracurricular activities in schools and engage 37,000 students over the next three years.
Officials from the Ministry of Education of Morocco lauded the initiative’s contribution to the national education strategy, citing the value of interactive, play-based learning in enhancing student engagement with the world.
Dadu’s Project and Operations deputy director David Taylor said: “Our mission is to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. By sharing this programme with our Moroccan partners, we are also building lasting cultural bridges between our countries.”
The launch of the Light Atelier in Rabat is a key element of the lasting impact of cross-cultural collaboration stemming from the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture.
The launch of the Light Atelier in Rabat is a key element of the lasting impact of cross-cultural collaboration stemming from the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture.