Rabat – The National Higher Institute of Music and Choreographic Art (INSMAC) will officially open at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, with registration beginning after the results of the 2025 baccalaureate exams are released in July.
The Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication made the announcement yesterday, saying that the upcoming launch is part of the country’s strategy to develop art education, support creativity, and boost cultural and creative industries.
The ministry explained that the institute will be the first of its kind in Morocco, located in the heart of Rabat, near the Mohammed V Theater. Built on a space of over 9,000 square meters, the institute aims to become a center of excellence for academic training and scientific research in both music and choreographic art.
This new institution is part of Morocco’s national efforts to promote artistic education, the ministry added. It will focus on training a new generation of artists, educators, and creative professionals who can meet the needs of the cultural market in Morocco and abroad.
The institute will also encourage high-level academic research in music and choreography, while honoring the rich cultural heritage of Morocco. It will follow an integrated approach that connects the fields of music and dance to offer a well-rounded education that combines artistic excellence, technical skill, and open-minded thinking.
INSMAC will offer programs under the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD system. The training will include practical and theoretical courses, such as music and dance techniques, cross-disciplinary subjects, and general education that responds to the modern challenges of the cultural sector, according to the ministry.
It added that the institute will be equipped with modern infrastructure that meets international standards. This includes a 400-seat theater, a high-tech recording studio, multi-purpose classrooms, lecture halls, a media library, as well as a café and a restaurant.
The ministry concluded that this project reaffirms its commitment to improving the quality of art education in Morocco, strengthening the country’s musical identity, and training talented individuals who can support the growth of cultural and creative industries, both nationally and internationally.
