Villa des Arts

A pair of art houses in Morocco’s two largest cultural capitals

Villa des Arts is the ONA Foundation’s multidisciplinary platform for modern and contemporary art, with sites in Casablanca and Rabat. The Casablanca villa provides a setting where exhibitions, cultural encounters and educational activities can be read against the architecture of an early twentieth-century residence. Rather than operating as a commercial gallery, the institution presents art as a public conversation: exhibitions are often accompanied by workshops, talks or activities designed to bring different audiences into contact with artistic practice.

Exhibitions, residencies and cultural mediation

The programme can move between established Moroccan artists, emerging practices, design, photography and broader regional or international perspectives. Artist residencies and educational workshops extend the institution’s role beyond display, creating time for research, production and exchange. This makes Villa des Arts useful both to regular exhibition-goers and to visitors looking for an introduction to Morocco’s modern and contemporary art scene.

Planning a visit

Programmes differ between the Casablanca and Rabat sites, so visitors should confirm the current exhibition and venue before travelling. Continue exploring through Villa des Arts Rabat, other cultural places in Casablanca and current cultural events in the city.