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Welcome to the digital logbook of the Art Explora Festival! Discover our resources to prepare or extend your visit, share your impressions and explore the testimonials of other visitors. Explore artist profiles, artworks, educational resources, podcasts, and videos—all conveniently housed in one place.Enjoy your discovery!
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Discovery Tour : Ancient Egypt
Immerse yourself in history with "Mediterranean Wonders". At the Art Explora Festival, live an immersive virtual reality experience and explore one of these three emblematic cities at the height of their splendor: Athens in the 5th century BC; Alexandria in Ptolemaic Egypt; Venice in the Renaissance.
To prepare for your visit, discover Ubisoft's Discovery Tour. Produced in partnership with McGill University and the Technology Learning & Cognition Lab, these educational guides for teachers offer practical tools for developing lesson plans and accessing printable documents.
Click here to view the Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt, discovering the Great Pyramids and the reign of Cleopatra.

Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece
Immerse yourself in history with "Mediterranean Wonders". At the Art Explora Festival, live an immersive virtual reality experience and explore one of these three emblematic cities at the height of their splendor: Athens in the 5th century BC; Alexandria in Ptolemaic Egypt; Venice in the Renaissance.
To prepare for your visit, discover Ubisoft's Discovery Tour. Produced in partnership with McGill University and the Technology Learning & Cognition Lab, these educational guides for teachers offer practical tools for developing lesson plans and accessing printable documents.
Click here to view the Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece.
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IN THE EYES OF: JUAN GALLEGO BENOT AND CARMEN YRUELA BAENA - EP.5
Discover Juan Gallego Benot and Carmen Yruela Baena in this 5th episode of our "In The Eyes Of" series, as they explore the links between poetry, music and memory in Tangier.
Juan Gallego Benot is a poet and researcher. His academic reflection focuses on rhetoric and modernity, questioning forms of narrative and their impact on our perception of the world. In Tangier, he questions migration dynamics and identity tensions through poetry, a medium in which language becomes a space for resonance and confrontation.
Flamenco singer Carmen Yruela Baena brings Juan's writings to life. Her interpretation breathes new life into the texts, infusing them with the vibrant intonations of flamenco, an art with mixed roots. Together, they weave a dialogue where poetry mingles with sound, where the voice becomes an instrument of memory.
Both originally from Andalusia, the history of flamenco is revealed in the course of their research as a prism through which they observe colonial legacies and migratory trajectories between Spain and Morocco. Rhythms and melodies bear traces of shifting identities, crossed borders and shared narratives.
A work that invites us to rethink cultural identity as a polyphonic echo in constant reinvention.

Festival Art Explora - Highlights from Rabat
✨ 7 days, a unique atmosphere, and stars in the eyes for 15,000 visitors!
From museum-boat experiences to performances in the city's iconic venues, join us for a few moments to relive the best of Rabat's Art Explora Festival.
Thank you to all the visitors, artists, teams, and our wonderful partners, especially @le18marrakech who made the two Moroccan stops an exceptional success 🙌

Festival Art Explora - Highlights from Malaga
🎬 And now it's over! Malaga marked the end of the 2024 Art Explora Festival season. Between live performances, workshops and experiences aboard the museum ship we shared some powerful moments that will remain engraved 💙Thank you to everyone who took part in this edition and contributed to its success! 🙌

IN THE EYES OF: BACHIR TAYACHI - EP.3
Dive into the unique perspective of Tunisian artist Bachir Tayachi in this third episode of “In the Eyes Of,” where we follow his journey during an artist residency in Marseille.
Born in 1995, Bachir Tayachi lives and works in Tunis. Through his preferred mediums of photography, video, and drawing, he develops an artistic practice rooted in capturing raw emotions, while questioning the complexity of identity.
As part of the Art Explora festival’s crossed residencies programme, Bachir Tayachi spent a month in Marseille, where the culture, the Mediterranean sea, and the diversity of stories shaped his project.
In Marseille, his project explores identity and the relationship with the body, through multiple and contrasting experiences. Here, he has been working on his first soloshow, In My Room, which runs from October 12 to November 5 at JAOU, Biennale de Tunis.
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Festival Art Explora - Tangier highlights
Relive the Tangier stage on video! 🎥 Tangier offered us some unforgettable moments, between emotions and discoveries. In this video, discover the highlights of this stage: artistic performances, inspiring encounters and moments of sharing that marked the Art Explora Festival.

IN THE EYES OF: RENATA POLJAK - EP. 2
Cross-residencies
Guestbook
Buenos días, ha sido una experiencia positiva, sobre todo los sonidos, la visita a Alejandría, 😉 y poder visitar el catamarán más grande del mundo. Damos las gracias por hacer escala en nuestro puerto. Un saludo y gracias.
A.
Málaga
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Spain
Fue una experiencia cultural fantástica. Nuestro alumnado la disfrutó mucho. Este tipo de iniciativas dan sentido al uso de la tecnología para aprender y divertirse.
CEIP Hogarsol
Málaga
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Spain
Una experiencia totalmente recomendable. Muy curiosa, instructiva y, sobre todo, original en cuanto a cómo experimentar el arte y su entorno de forma diferente. Tanto niños como adultos la disfrutamos mucho. Repetiremos en las próximas ocasiones.
Juncal
Málaga
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Spain
Un festival precioso, maravilloso, yo diría que hasta necesario. Muy bien organizado, y con actividades muy interesantes. Aprendizaje, disfrute y diversión, todo en uno. Estoy muy contenta de haber participado en MÁLAGA, ha sido muy enriquecedor, y quisiera dar las GRACIAS a todas las personas que hacen posible este festival, desde la producción y coordinación en origen, hasta el trabajo en los destinos donde atraca el barco-museo. ¡GRACIAS!
MJ-carmona
Málaga
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Spain
It was a sensational and original experience. However, I wish it had lasted longer and offered more programs and activities. I also fell in love with the boat - it's brilliant! I'd love to see it drop anchor when it leaves, so I can admire the way it looks. All in all, I hope you've enjoyed the Moroccan public too, and that you'll consider coming back for more time and more programs, or even more ports of call in several of the Kingdom's port cities.
Tkitek
Rabat
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Morocco
Salam, first, it was an amazing adventure and a very good time filled with happiness that my family and I had with you. Thanks to the whole team, with a big heart :)
Hicham
Rabat
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Morocco
I went with my dad and my sister. The show was well thought out. Afterward, we were able to discuss the role of women throughout the centuries for hours. It was very eye-opening.
Kaoutar
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Visiting a museum ship that exhibits art is a unique cultural and maritime experience! You can discover works of art while exploring the ship's decks and passageways. It gives you a different perspective on art, rooted in the ship's maritime history.
V.
Rabat
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Morocco
تجربة جميلة جداو رائعة
Al-Ayyashi
Tangier
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Morocco
I liked the relaxed, artistic atmosphere. I was able to travel through time, and was moved by the VR. It was full of information, and the immersive experiences are amazing.
Khaoula
Tangier
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Morocco
تجربة مختلفة و جميلة في مدينة طنجة
Btissam
Tangier
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Morocco
It was a good experience for me and my family. The event was so interesting, and the exhibitions were very creative and rich in information and creativity. Thanks to the crew for their kindness and hospitality.
Jabran
Tangier
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Morocco
My companion and I had an excellent time at the Art Explora Festival in Tangier, especially the section about 'Women in Art in the Mediterranean'. Also, the boat experience was great: the music, the food, the gathering... In general, the atmosphere was amazing. I'm hoping the foundation will successfully continue with its artistic pursuits.
Fatima B.
Tangier
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Morocco
A timeless moment on a magnificent boat. A beautiful alliance of art and the sea. An ode to the Mediterranean.
Ponita
Marseille
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France
Quality. Art, well-being, mental health, introspection, inner journey... The boat is a work of art in itself. You'll feel cocooned.
A.
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It was a great experience, and the volunteers were very welcoming. My daughters really enjoyed traveling through time in virtual reality. It's a pity there isn't a helmet suitable for smaller children without a controller. My 6-year-old son was unable to enjoy it. Fortunately, the organizers were nice and kept an eye on him while I was able to enjoy the experience. Thanks for the experience, I hope it will be repeated.
Dadou13
Marseille
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France
Great cultural experience on this magnificent catamaran. Very well organized, with very friendly guides. I was delighted to rediscover the sounds of the Mediterranean. Thank you for this wonderful experience, which is within everyone's reach. Too bad for the colleagues who couldn't get a place... the price of fame.
C.
Marseille
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France
Very interesting visit to the museum boat, exhibition and virtual reality! Perfect welcome and great availability of volunteers and staff. Excellent visit! See you next year?
Vince
Marseille
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France
I took the 'Learn to film with your smartphone' workshop. Great workshop, I learned a lot. Thanks to Mouezi for this experience.
V.
Marseille
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France
This festival is simply brilliant - I suggest it becomes a regular thing! Thank you for sharing and bringing us new knowledge.
Houd
Marseille
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France
Animation with the virtual reality headset is astounding: you'll discover monuments and landscapes of perfect reality!
LaMarseillaise
Marseille
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France
Wonderful trip, I loved the audio experience. Bravo to the teams! And since I'd never been there before, the fact that it was free was a key factor.
Janine
Marseille
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France
A unique and accessible experience. A very pleasant moment of total immersion and zen.
Manutania
Marseille
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France
A wonderful aural and visual experience, with poetic themes... and what a magnificent catamaran! Thank you for making this festival accessible to all!
Sam
Marseille
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France
The catamaran is wonderful, and the crew is helpful. An amazing experience, especially in the VR tunnel where you can see the light show. The immersive headphones provided English audio, so I felt included.
EdinburghBoy
Marseille
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France
A fabulous experience from start to finish. The visit was extraordinary, and I really liked the immersion in the Louvre exhibition. We had chills down our spines. Bravo for this brilliant idea! The boat is magnificent and the team top-notch 😍.
Hbela
Marseille
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France
È stata un esperienza bellissima da ridare sicuramente
Susanna
Venice
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Italy
È stata una esperienza molto interessante per bambini ma anche per noi adulti. E un posto meraviglioso...
A visitor in Venice
Venice
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Italy
A really enjoyable experience and an innovative way to bring art to the public. My favorite section was the immersive sounds of the Mediterranean; this was brilliantly done and truly captured Mediterranean living. Thank you!
Lynsay
Valletta
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Malta
The catamaran was one of the most beautiful boats I've ever seen!
Bettstania
Valletta
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Malta
A unique experience for the whole family.
Ann
Valletta
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Malta
Zanimljiv i lep nacin prikazivanja mediteranske umetnosti kroz vekove.
Acasestar
Valletta
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Malta
It was definitely a memorable experience. I consider myself lucky to have come across it.
Stefan
Valletta
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Malta
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience art in the setting of the most magnificent catamaran... The acrobats of 'Gregarious' fascinated us with the precision of their stunts, as well as their acting skills. What a gem of a performance!
Yulia
Valletta
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Malta
Thank you for reminding us how beautiful the world is and how art can continue to touch us even after decades, especially with this new way to experience it.
Marja
Valletta
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Malta
Did you take part in the Festival and would you like to tell us about it?
Key figures
EN 2024
220 000
discover the festival and the world's first museum boat
500
were programmed as part of the various stages
8 000
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RABAT 2024
From October 11 to 17, Rabat was alive with performances combining dance, design and circus. A week of intense artistic exchange that attracted 15,000 visitors and raised awareness among 1,620 young people and families of the ecological and cultural challenges facing the Mediterranean. Discover all the highlights in our press release.

MALAGA 2024
From October 31 to November 10, moored at the Muelle Uno, the catamaran-museum attracted 12,000 visitors, while 8,000 people took part in events organized at various venues around the city. With a total of 20,000 participants, this stopover closed the year 2024 on a high note!

VENICE 2024
For the opening week of the Biennale d'Art Contemporain, the museum boat welcomed nearly 4,000 visitors and art world professionals. A unique immersion into the heart of contemporary art, where you'll encounter outstanding works and committed artists. Relive the highlights of this stopover in our dedicated press release.
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TANGER 2024
From September 20 to 29, Tangier attracted 100,000 visitors to a program of concerts and poetic performances. Educational commitment was at the heart of this stopover, with the participation of 140 school groups and associations. All the highlights in our dedicated press release.
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Malta 2024
Take a look back at our stopover in Valletta, Malta, organized in collaboration with Spazju Kreattiv from March 21 to 31, 2024. Over 21,000 visitors attended the ten-day festival,

Marseille 2024
From June 6 to 18, 2024, over 60,000 visitors discovered the Art Explora Festival and its museum boat. Discover all the highlights in our dedicated press release.
How can you support us?
To become a partner of the Art Explora Festival is to commit to making the arts and culture accessible to as many people as possible, by supporting a human, cultural, maritime and environmental adventure never before seen in the Mediterranean.