La Dolce Vita in Mogador.
Based in Essaouira, the association promotes Italian and Mediterranean culture through cinema, the arts and cultural exchange.
Building bridges through culture.

Through festivals, encounters and artistic projects, the association builds bridges between Italy, Morocco and the Mediterranean, making Essaouira a privileged place for dialogue, creativity and discovery.
The festival
At the heart of its activities is the organisation of the Encounters with Italian Cinema in Essaouira — La Dolce Vita à Mogador: screenings, meetings with directors, debates and moments of sharing between the two shores of the Mediterranean.
Cultural projects
- Exhibitions of Italian and Mediterranean photography
- Exhibitions of contemporary art, visual arts and folk art
- Lectures, debates and cultural encounters
- Concerts and artistic events
- Support for young talent in film, photography, literature and the visual arts
- Study trips and exchanges between Italy and Morocco for students and young creators
A platform for creation
An open space for creation, reflection and encounter, which showcases emerging talent and fosters the circulation of ideas and works, also through publications, digital content and platforms for cultural dialogue.
Essaouira, city of culture
Through its initiatives, the association helps strengthen Essaouira’s calling as a city of living culture, international encounters and Mediterranean creativity.