Years of Culture Initiative Announces CultuRide Cycling Tour in Morocco

CultuRide Cycling Tour in Morocco

The Years of Culture initiative announced the launch of the "CultuRide tour: Morocco", a cultural cycling tour, that will take place from November 15 to 23.

Announced during a press conference today, the tour is a collaboration between the Years of Culture initiative and Ali bin Towar Al Kuwari, a professional athlete, social media influencer and cycling enthusiast from Qatar. It will gather professional athletes and cycling enthusiasts on a journey across Morocco to explore its stunning historical and heritage sites.

In a speech, CEO of Qatar Museums Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi said that through the partnership with Morocco as part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, the initiative celebrates Morocco's rich heritage and look to the future with a shared vision, stressing that cultural exchange brings great benefits to both countries.

The CultuRide tour across Morocco is not just a cycling ride; it is an immersive experience that enhances connection to Morocco's charming cities and villages and getting to know its people, he added, hoping that each participant will benefit from valuable lessons along the way, bringing the Qatari and Moroccan people closer together.

As the official ambassador of the CultuRide, Ali bin Towar Al Kuwari will represent the State of Qatar, using sport as a bridge to bring people together and encourage international communities to explore, connect and exchange cultures.

In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Ali bin Towar Al Kuwari said the cultural cycling tour seeks to highlight the role of sports and culture as strong bridges that connect societies, noting that during the trip, participants will learn about many historical monuments and economic landmarks as well as the culture and heritage of Morocco. It will feature an elite group of 28 Qatari youth and will seek to explore places that are difficult to reach for the purpose of cultural exchange between Qatar and Morocco and search for what brings the two sides closer together.

The tour will launch from Casablanca, where Qatari cyclists will travel 600 kilometers, with stops in prominent cities such as Marrakech and Tangier, in addition to traditional villages in the Atlas mountains. Each destination highlights Morocco's history, arts and traditions, embodying the message of the Year of Culture initiative to promote understanding between cultures through shared experiences.

(QNA)