ICESCO takes part in opening ceremony of 7th National Handicrafts Week in Marrakesh

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the opening ceremony of the 7th National Handicrafts Festival in Marrakesh, which is organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy, under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah preserve him. The Festival aims to promote the exchange of the best practices and experiences in the field of marketing handicrafts and traditional industries.

Mr. Najib Rhiati, Cultural Advisor to the Director-General, represented ICESCO in this event, which kicked off today, Monday, December 5, 2022. ICESCO’s participation reflects its interests and strategic orientations to safeguard handicrafts and traditional industries through several programs geared towards building young capacities and training them on mechanisms to handle endangered crafts. The participation also highlights ICESCO’s endeavors to pool efforts to promote income-generating projects, provide job opportunities, and foster the marketing of traditional products to contribute to the achievement of socio-economic development.