Royal Theatre of Rabat
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| Address | Vallée du Bouregreg Rabat Morocco |
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| Construction | |
| Opened | 2026 |
| Architect | Zaha Hadid |
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The Royal Theatre of Rabat (French: Théâtre Royal de Rabat; Arabic: المسرح الملكي الرباط),[1] formerly known as the Grand Theatre of Rabat,[2] is a large performing arts center in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. The building is designed by Zaha Hadid and her architectural firm Zaha Hadid Architects. The building is among the last projects designed by Zaha Hadid before her death in 2016.[3][4]
Planning began for the project in 2010 and construction officially started on October 7, 2014. Completion of the project was scheduled for late 2019, but was completed in 2021.[2][4] The venue's opening was delayed An official inauguration took place on 29 October, 2024,[5] but the theatre was not yet opened for programs and performances.[6] It was officially opened to the public on 22 April, 2026.[1][6]
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The construction of the theatre is part of a wider national initiative by King Mohammed VI to promote the arts and cultural development.[4][3] The Royal Theatre is planned to be one of the centerpieces of a new 110-hectare mixed-use district on the shores of the Bou Regreg River, including malls, residential areas, a national archive, a new archaeological museum, and a business district with skyscrapers on the Salé side of the river.[3][7]
The curving design of the structure is inspired by both the nearby river's winding course and by the aesthetics of Arabic calligraphy. Other elements take their cues from Islamic architecture.[3] The building includes an 1800-seat interior theatre and a 7000-seat open-air amphitheatre.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Faouzi, Adil (2026-04-22). "Rabat's Royal Theater Opens Doors With All-Moroccan Gala". Morocco World News. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ a b "Grand Théâtre de Rabat". Archnet. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ a b c d "Zaha Hadid Leaves Behind a Masterpiece (Theatre) in Rabat, Morocco". Redshift EN. 2019-04-04. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ a b c d "Grand Théatre de Rabat – Zaha Hadid Architects". Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ B, Infomediaire (2024-10-29). "Le grand théâtre de Rabat officiellement inauguré". Infomédiaire (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ a b El Kandouri, Myriam (23 April 2026). "À Rabat, le Théâtre Royal ouvre enfin ses portes, 16 ans après son esquisse". Le Desk (in French). Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ Saleh, Heba. "Morocco's ambitious plans for artistic reinvention of Rabat". Financial Times. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
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