French Institute of Rabat

## European cultural institution and identity The **Institut français de Rabat**, at **1 Rue Abou Inane** near Place Al Joulane and the tram stop, is a central venue for French–Moroccan cultural exchange. It combines arts programming, a media library, education and public cultural mediation, reaching students, families, readers and creative practitioners. This is a **specific Rabat institution** with its own facilities and calendar, not merely the umbrella listing for the national Institut français du Maroc network. ## Facilities, resources and purpose Several **complementary locations** make up its offer. The Abou Inane site houses public reception, the media library and cultural programmes. The associated **Salle Gérard Philipe cinema**, at **2 Rue Al Yanboua**, is documented as a separate venue on Culturama. Resources include books and audiovisual materials, **Culturethèque** and the **Micro-Folie digital museum**. Film, exhibitions, reading programmes and meetings take place in cooperation with organisations in Rabat and the wider network. ## 2026 programmes and visiting guidance The **autumn 2026 French-language session** runs **12 October to 25 December**, with **DELF/DALF** examination opportunities. Cultural and educational activities follow separate event notices. Published general opening hours are **Tuesday–Friday 9 am–1 pm and 2–6 pm**, **Saturday 9 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm**, closed Monday. The media library, courses and performance spaces have their own timetables, and event admissions may differ from language-course registration. ## Location and contacts - **Address :** 1 rue Abou Inane, place Al Joulane, Hassan, 10000 Rabat, Maroc - **Telephone :** +212 537 68 96 50 - **Email :** contact.rabat@ifmaroc.com - **Official website :** [https://if-maroc.org/rabat/](https://if-maroc.org/rabat/) ## Related Culturama venues [Salle Gérard Philipe](/institutions/salle-gerard-philipe-rabat) · [Réseau Institut français du Maroc](/institutions/institut-francais-maroc) · [Théâtre national Mohammed V](/institutions/theatre-national-mohammed-v) ## Editorial sources and photograph [if-maroc.org](https://if-maroc.org/rabat/contact-acces/) · [if-maroc.org](https://if-maroc.org/rabat/evenements/cours-de-francais-inscriptions-ouvertes-a-la-session-dautomne-2026/) · [if-maroc.org](https://if-maroc.org/rabat/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IFR_agenda-culturel_avril-juin-2026.pdf) *Wikimedia Commons — photographie du bâtiment de l'Institut français de Rabat, licence Creative Commons à respecter.*