The Italian Contemporary Dance Festival in Morocco

(ANSA) - ROMA, 14 OTT - From October 15 to 18, 2026, Fès will host the 16th edition of IncontriFes, an event dedicated to intercultural dialogue and the role of culture in peacebuilding. Organized by the Ducci Foundation, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Morocco, the event features a program that weaves together reflections on Mediterranean dialogue, visual arts, music, and dance. The opening ceremony on Thursday, October 15, will feature remarks by Paolo Ducci, president of the Ducci Foundation; Pasquale Salzano, Italian Ambassador to Morocco; and Faouzi Skali, president of the Fès Festival of Sufi Culture and World Wisdom. This will be followed by a keynote address by Vittorio Craxi, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, dedicated to a new Mediterranean Union for peace and development. From October 15 to 17, the city will also host the Italian Contemporary Dance Festival, supported by the Italian Embassy in Morocco and the Italian Cultural Institute in Rabat. Three Italian companies will present three performances: *Ballades* by the Fabula Saltica Company, choreographed by Claudio Ronda; *The Barber of Seville* by the Artemis Danza Company, choreographed by Monica Casadei; and *Gala* by the MP3 Project Company, choreographed by Michele Pogliani. The IncontriFes program also includes an exhibition of sculptures by Ahmed Bennani, concerts, and musical events, including the closing concert by the Alhambra Trio on Sunday, October 18, dedicated to Andalusian music.
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