Bab Rouah National Art Gallery

## A public exhibition venue in Rabat The Bab Rouah National Art Gallery is a public exhibition space for visual arts on Avenue de la Victoire in Rabat. It is housed within the monumental Bab Rouah gate, a structure of Almohad origin that has been adapted to host artworks and visitors. Its programme comprises solo shows, group exhibitions, retrospective presentations and projects developed by artists, associations and public cultural bodies. The exhibition function is distinct from the architectural history of the historic gateway. ## Moroccan modern and contemporary art Exhibitions cover painting, drawing, photography and other visual practices. In January 2026, the gallery was one of four locations for “60 Years of Painting in Morocco”, alongside the Villa des Arts, Bank Al-Maghrib Museum and Bab El Kébir Gallery. The collective programme brought together artists of different generations and approaches, including abstract, figurative and experimental practices. In December 2025, the venue also hosted the National Visual Arts Prize ceremony. ## Programme and public exhibitions The gallery accommodates Moroccan and international exhibitors through temporary presentation periods. The October 2026 exhibition “Prélude et Fugue”, featuring Itaf Benjelloun and Anta Germaine Gaye, was announced for 2–19 October. Exhibition opening times may change during installation or dismantling. The institution provides a point of contact between Rabat audiences, individual artists and public cultural organisations. ## Visitor information and related spaces Location: Bab Rouah, Avenue de la Victoire, Rabat. Consult each exhibition notice or the Culture Ministry for opening schedules. Other art venues include [Bab El Kébir Gallery](/en/institutions/galerie-bab-el-kebir-rabat), [Expressions CDG Gallery](/en/institutions/espace-expressions-cdg-rabat) and [Villa des Arts](/en/institutions/villa-des-arts-rabat). ### Sources and image Information: [main source](https://mjcc.gov.ma/fr/60-ans-de-peinture-au-maroc/). Photograph: [Omar-toons / Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bab_Rouah_3.jpg); Creative Commons — consulter la licence du fichier.