The official opening and closing ceremonies of the 12th African Games were held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, in Rabat, Morocco, under the chairmanship of Prince Moulay Rachid. The opening ceremony featured frescos celebrating peace and tolerance, symbolizing the diversity of the kingdom, and its artistic and cultural wealth. The ceremony was punctuated by a parade of the athletes representing the 54 countries. RA&A received the Heavent Awards’ Grand Prize for the opening ceremony.