## Institution and cultural identity
The **Egyptian Cultural Centre in Rabat** is a dedicated institution for **Egyptian–Moroccan cultural and educational cooperation**, associated with Egypt's diplomatic presence in Morocco. Its mapped location is on **Rue Hussein Ier, Rabat**. It must not be confused with **Beit Misr**, where the embassy hosts some activities, or with the independent galleries used for collaborative exhibitions. An official visit by Egyptian Foreign Minister **Badr Abdelatty** directly confirmed the centre's existence and its mission in education, culture and university exchange.
## Facilities, mission and cultural exchanges
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs explicitly identifies **a library, a lecture and seminar hall, and a museum** within the centre. The institution supports encounters around literature, heritage and academic cooperation. Cultural counsellor and centre director **Heba Mahmoud Saad** has described **literary discussions, seminars, musical evenings and workshops for children and students**, alongside university agreements and academic exchange. Programmes developed with the embassy may use venues elsewhere in Rabat, so their actual event location should always be checked.
## Documented 2026 programmes
Documented **2026** initiatives include **“Dialogue sous la tente: Égypte–Maroc”**, an exhibition presented **29 January–17 March** with **Galerie Abla Ababou**, bringing Egypt's **khayamiyya decorative tent textiles** into dialogue with Moroccan traditions. On **13 May**, the embassy launched its **Cultural Salon at Beit Misr**, with a conversation about **women writers and creators in Egypt and Morocco**. These are embassy and cultural-network activities, **not evidence that the events took place on Rue Hussein Ier**. A mapping directory lists telephone **+212 537 73 29 16**, but **official daily opening hours and an exact street number remain unverified**. Contact the centre before visiting.
## Access and practical information
- **Address :** Rue Hussein Ier, Rabat, Maroc (repère cartographique 2589+P8X ; numéro de rue à confirmer)
- **Phone :** +212 537 73 29 16
- **Official reference :** [https://www.facebook.com/ccregypt](https://www.facebook.com/ccregypt)
## Related cultural venues
[Institut culturel italien de Rabat](/institutions/institut-culturel-italien-rabat) · [Institut français de Rabat](/institutions/institut-francais-rabat) · [Théâtre national Mohammed V](/institutions/theatre-national-mohammed-v)
## Sources and image attribution
[www.mfa.gov.eg](https://www.mfa.gov.eg/ar/Ministers/Details/ForeignMinisterMeetings/2190) · [www.mfa.gov.eg](https://www.mfa.gov.eg/ar/Ministers/Details/MissionsNews/2299) · [snrtnews.com](https://snrtnews.com/article/151892) · [www.ablaababou.com](https://www.ablaababou.com/dialogue-sous-la-tente-egypte-maroc) · [www.waze.com](https://www.waze.com/fr/live-map/directions/ma/rabat-sale-kenitra/rabat/centre-culturel-egyptien?to=place.ChIJ8ftAV4Zrpw0RRmCzRwxHrCE)
*SNRT News, 13 mai 2026 — photographie du lancement du Salon culturel à « Beit Misr », organisé par l'ambassade égyptienne ; photo d'une activité culturelle partenaire, non du bâtiment rue Hussein Ier.*
