The Modernist Architects of Morocco Memorial Association (, ), or MAMMA., is an architectural heritage association based in

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. It's dedicated to the preservation of

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and post-independence architectural heritage.

Activities

''Modern Casablanca Map''

In 2019, MAMMA., realized the ''Modern Casablanca Map'' project in collaboration with the Observatory Workshop (Collective Museum). The project consisted of creating a map and guidebook to Casablanca's modernist and post-independence architecture, as well as hosting guided tours and a temporary exhibition at the

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of the Arab League Park.

Elie Azagury

On December 20, 2019, MAMMA. sponsored an event dedicated to the architectural legacy of Elie Azagury, the first Moroccan modernist architect. This event included guided tours of the Ibrahim Roudani School and a lecture hosted by the

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References

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