Rabat, April 17 -- Abu Dhabi has opened the "Morocco in Abu Dhabi 2019" festival, an event devoted to celebrating the cultural and artistic heritage of Morocco.

The UAE's capital is hosting the festival for the fourth year in a row as part of its objective of "reinforcing ties between the UAE and the Kingdom of Morocco."

Under the patronage of King Mohammed VI with the support of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the event opened officially Wednesday, April 17. It will be open to the public beginning Thursday, running until April 30, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

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