## European cultural institution and identity
The **Italian Cultural Institute of Rabat** is part of Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and promotes Italian language, cinema, literature, contemporary dance and artistic cooperation in Morocco. Its listed headquarters is a **rationalist-style villa at 2 bis Avenue Ahmed El Yazidi in Hassan**, occupied since **April 2002**. Facilities include teaching rooms, a library and a multimedia room seating approximately **56**, supporting educational and cultural encounters.
## Facilities, resources and purpose
The **2026 cultural calendar** prominently features programmes **outside the institute's building**. **“Italian Screens a Rabat”**, running **6 October–24 November** at **Cinéma le 7ème Art**, comprises six contemporary Italian films in the original language with French subtitles, advertised as **free while seats are available**. Upcoming titles include **Paolo Virzì's “Cinque secondi” on 20 October**, **“La valle dei sorrisi” on 3 November**, **Paolo Sorrentino's “La grazia” on 6 November** and **“Gioia mia” on 24 November**. The cinema is a partner venue, **not the institute's address**. The institute also supports contemporary dance and the **IncontriFes** festival.
## 2026 programmes and visiting guidance
Services include **Italian-language courses**, the **CILS** examination, the **Biblioteca De Amicis** and information on Italian culture and education. General opening hours are **Monday–Friday 10 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm**. A procurement notice in February 2026 sought a **possible future new headquarters**; it does not prove that a relocation has already occurred. Visitors should always follow the address stated on each event announcement, rather than assuming that all screenings and performances take place in the villa.
## Location and contacts
- **Address :** 2 bis avenue Ahmed El Yazidi (ancienne avenue de Meknès), quartier Hassan, 10000 Rabat, Maroc
- **Telephone :** +212 537 76 68 26
- **Email :** iicrabat@esteri.it
- **Official website :** [https://iicrabat.esteri.it/fr/](https://iicrabat.esteri.it/fr/)
## Related Culturama venues
[Cinéma le 7ème Art](/institutions/cinema-7eme-art-rabat) · [Théâtre national Mohammed V](/institutions/theatre-national-mohammed-v) · [Institut français de Rabat](/institutions/institut-francais-rabat)
## Editorial sources and photograph
[iicrabat.esteri.it](https://iicrabat.esteri.it/fr/chi-siamo/contatti/) · [iicrabat.esteri.it](https://iicrabat.esteri.it/fr/chi-siamo/la-sede/) · [iicrabat.esteri.it](https://iicrabat.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/italian-screens-a-rabat-2026/) · [ambrabat.esteri.it](https://ambrabat.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-APPEL-DOFFRE-LOCATION-INSTITUT-CULTUREL-ITALIEN-DE-RABATfirmato.pdf)
*Wikimedia Commons — drapeau de l'Italie, illustration institutionnelle par défaut, PAS une photographie du siège.*
