From the 5th to the 7th of June, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, through CITINNOV for Integrated Territorial Planning and Smart Cities, represented by Pr. Hassan Radoine, Managing Director and Coordinator of the UM6P– Scientific Chair of Moroccan-Andalusian Architecture and Urbanism (EMARA), participated in the 15th edition of the “Festival de l’Histoire de l’Art” (FHA) at the Château de Fontainebleau in France.
The event, organized by the French Ministry of Culture, the National Institute of Art History (INHA), and the Château de Fontainebleau, featured Morocco as the honored guest country and brought together researchers, cultural institutions, and experts across disciplines.
As part of the program, Pr. Radoine delivered a lecture titled “Genesis and Urban Evolution of the Medina of Fez: A Millennium of Resilient and Sustainable Urbanism.” The presentation examined the historical development, urban structure, and socio-spatial organization of the Medina of Fez, highlighting its capacity to adapt over centuries while preserving its cultural and architectural heritage.