Morocco

Factsheet

Title	MOROCCO
Dates	17 December 2004 - 17 April 2005
Location	De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam, Amsterdam
Open	Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Closed on 25 December and 1st January
Public Information	t: 00. 31. 20 6386909 w: www.nieuwekerk.nl
Press Preview	Thursday 16 December 2004 11.00 am
Images	www.nieuwekerk.nl/press
Summary	In the winter of 2004/2005 De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam will organise 'Morocco', a major exhibition with masterpieces from Moroccan museums and libraries. The exhibition, which opens on 17 December 2004, will also be the start of the celebrations in 2005 to mark 400 years of relations between Morocco and the Netherlands. For this unusual exhibition De Nieuwe Kerk has concluded an agreement with the Moroccan Ministry of Culture which provides for the participation of museums from Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, Tétouan, Fès, Meknès, Larache, Laâyoune, and Essaouira, the Volubilis excavation and the Royal and National Libraries. Together these institutions will loan more than 300 outstanding works to De Nieuwe Kerk.
Sponsors	The exhibition has been made possible by the Founders of De Nieuwe Kerk, Fortis Bank, Buhrmann NV and the Main Sponsors: Getronics and KPMG. The exhibition is supported by the City of Amsterdam and the Mondriaan Foundation.
Organisation	This exhibition has been organised by the Founders of De Nieuwe Kerk in conjunction with the Moroccan Ministry of Culture.
Patronage	The patrons of the exhibition are His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange.
Admission	10 Euro groups = 15 persons: 8 Euro Children up to 6 years and Friends of De Nieuwe Kerk: free Amsterdam Pass: free
Design	Exhibition design: Merkx + Girod Architects Graphic design: UNA (Amsterdam) designers
Audio Tour	A special Audio Tour has been produced for the exhibition which gives more information about the finest works on display in an attractive way. Available in Dutch, English, Berber and Arabian version. The Audio Tour is available for only € 2 and was made possible by the Friends of De Nieuwe Kerk and the Mondriaan Foundation.
Catalogue	The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive catalogue with essays by Moroccan and Dutch specialists. The works on view are described in detail. Illustrated entirely in colour, ca. 275 pages. Dutch and French edition, possibly accompanied by an English and German version. Published by KIT Uitgevers, Amsterdam. Price: € 25 ISBN: 90-6832-188-9 (NL), 90-6832-179-x (FR), 90-6832-182-x (ENG)
Café Marrakech	In the middle of the church a Moroccan teahouse has been created with fresh mint-tea, coffee, soft drinks and Moroccan biscuits/cookies.
Guided tours	Every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Free for visitors to the exhibition.
Guided tours and groups	Visits may be made by groups with their own guides by advance arrangement. You can also book a tour given by one of De Nieuwe Kerk's professional guides. Reservations: 00.31(0)20-6268168 or rondleidingen@nieuwekerk.nl
Public transport	De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam is located on Dam Square, 10 minutes' walk from Central Station. All trams from Central Station stop at the Dam. For more travel information call: 0900 - 9292.
Parking	There are three public car parks close to De Nieuwe Kerk: De Bijenkorf (department store), Central Station and Nieuwezijds Kolk. For more information: www.parkeren.amsterdam.nl