On Saturday January 11, 2025, the sumptuous Soleiman Palace in Marrakech will be the scene of an exceptional event: a charity auction organized by the Ali Zaoua Foundation. This evening will bring together art lovers, philanthropists and renowned artists, with a common objective: supporting the dreams and projects of young people. “The Ali Zaoua Foundation, since its creation, has worked tirelessly to offer children from disadvantaged backgrounds access to culture, education and dignity.
This auction is much more than a charitable event: it allows us to touch fragments of humanity, unique stories, and a collective momentum in the service of a cause that brings us all together,” says the artist. Mahi Binebinevice-president of the Ali Zaoua Foundation. The auctions will present a prestigious selection of works by Moroccan and international artists, witnesses to the richness and diversity of the contemporary art scene. Among them, emblematic figures such as Mahi Binebine, Nabil Ayouch, Safaa Erruas, Hassan Bourkia, Najia Mehadji, Mounia Dadi, Mariam Aït Tagadirt, Mederic Turay, Mohamed Anzaoui, Mounat Charrat and many others. The works, ranging from painting to photography, reflect a diversity of emotions and cultural influences. Thanks to this auction, each acquisition will become a direct contribution to supporting young talents through educational supervision.
Since 2014, the Ali Zaoua Foundation multiplies initiatives to transform lives. Its cultural centers, in Casablanca, Tangier, Marrakech, and other cities, welcome hundreds of young people every day, offering them learning opportunities in dance, music, theater and visual arts. The January 11 auction is part of this dynamic, by strengthening the resources necessary for these ambitious projects.
For art lovers, this sale is a unique opportunity to acquire rare pieces while supporting a noble cause. But beyond the auctions, the event is intended to be a call to collective action, a celebration of art as an instrument of change. As pointed out Nabil Ayouchpresident of the Foundation: “Arts and culture allow these young people to dream and reinvent their future.” An exhibition of 110 works generously donated by the artists is organized until January 10, 2025 at the Musée de la Palmeraie. This space will also host, on December 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the first signing of “The night will carry us away”, a new novel by Mahi Binebine. “On the occasion of the publication of my novel “The night will carry us”, it seemed natural to me to combine the art of writing with the art of giving. This book, the fruit of an intimate quest and a look at the darkness and the light that inhabit our lives, finds a very particular resonance in this common commitment,” concludes the Moroccan artist and writer. This charity auction embodies much more than just an artistic event; it becomes the catalyst for a surge of solidarity and hope. Several highlights punctuate this event, each offering a unique opportunity to celebrate art while supporting a noble cause.
