31 MANAGING ART COLLECTIONS: from ancient to contemporary MOROCCO Zayd Ouakrim Mr. Zayd Ouakrim holds a baccalaureate in physical sciences and pursued his higher education at the National Institute of Archaeological Sciences and Heritage (INSAP), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in archaeological sciences followed by a master’s degree in the history and archaeology of the Western Mediterranean. Before joining the National Foundation of Museums in December 2021, he took part in several major national and international archaeological research programs, contributing to projects of significant scholarly scope. In 2024, Zayd Ouakrim gained increased visibility with the inauguration of the Moroccan Football Museum, the first museum institution in the Kingdom dedicated to a sporting discipline. He was appointed General Coordinator and later Curator of this project. He also served as interim Director of the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. At the Moroccan Football Museum, the collection traces the history of football in Morocco from the early 20th century to the present day. The oldest item dates back to the 1920s. The museum houses a collection of over 1,000 objects, including historic cups and trophies, medals, archival documents, jerseys and clothing, vintage photographs and videos, as well as various other memorabilia. At the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the collection consists primarily of paintings and sculptures that chronicle the development of modern and contemporary art in Morocco from the 1920s to the present day. Conservator, Museum of Moroccan Football, National Foundation of Museums, Salé, Morocco
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