New exhibit opens in Morocco Pavilion at Epcot

When touring the countries in the World Showcase at Epcot you might find some fun little exhibits tucked away in some of the countries.

A new one opened this week in the Morocco pavilion. The Gallery of Arts and History has reopened with a new exhibit, “Race Against the Sun: Ancient Technique to Modern Competition.”

The exhibit showcases two modern-day competitions – Marathon des Sables (Marathon of the Sands) and Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc (Rally of the Gazelles) – as well as the rich history of the ancient inhabitants of the Sahara, the Berbers.

The exhibit features a lifelike diorama of Marathon of the Sands with race gear and trophies from Moroccan competitors. The exhibit also features an interactive photo opportunity highlighting Rally of the Gazelles – the off-road, all-woman desert rally.

Each of these competitions take place in the Sahara Desert, and guests can also discover how the Sahara’s original inhabitants, the Berbers, mastered the challenges of living in the desert.