Jewish Moroccans Celebrate ‘Shared Moroccanness,’ Commitment to Morocco
Rabat – The public show of allegiance to a complex national and cultural heritage took place at a cultural event in Marrakech on Thursday. Under the theme “Moroccan Judaism: Toward Shared...
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5 Things You Have to Try in Morocco’s Taroudant
By Mohammed Hikal Rabat – Four-wheeled, horse-drawn coaches in Taroudant look similar to those in Marrakech, but there is only one horse. They have a suspended, enclosed body and no door frames, with a...
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German Pop Band Helgen to Perform in Casablanca and Fez
Rabat – The event is organized by the Rabat-based Goethe Institute, under the auspices of the German foreign affairs ministry. In a press release shared with Morocco World News, the institute...
View ArticleMarrakech: In Remembrance of American Philanthropist Patti Birch
Rabat – The theme of the exhibition was “Travels of Patti Birch: Passions and Collections.” The Museum displayed 200 items and works of art from Birch’s collection that varies between Islamic, Asian,...
View ArticleRemains of Archeological Ship Appear on Essaouira Coast
Rabat – According to the Ministry of Culture and Communication, the recently discovered ship ruins date back to a time period between the 18th and 19th century. The ministry is still conducting further...
View ArticleEgyptian “Casablanca” Movie, Set in Morocco, Begins Production
Rabat – Egyptian cinema is planning to make an appearance in Morocco next year, as the film “Casablanca” begins production. Produced by Walid Mansour, and directed by Peter Mimi, the movie’s central...
View ArticleLeila Slimani Ranks Second in France’s ’50 Most Influential Public...
Rabat – The verdict of Slimani’s latest accolade came yesterday in the form of “the 50 most influential French personalities in the world in 2018,” an annual assessment by Vanity Fair of France’s...
View ArticleVisa For Music Brings a Mix of African, Mideastern Artists to Morocco
By Zakaria Wadghiri Rabat – VFM is directed by Brahim EL Mazned, who is also the artistic director of Timitar Festival of World Music. Fondation Hiba, founded by Hit Radio CEO Younès Boumehdi, and...
View Article2019 Travel Risk Map: Morocco As Safe As European Countries, US, Canada
Rabat – When it comes to travel safety, Morocco is as safe as most European countries, the US, and Canada, having a low risk level, according to the 2019 Travel Risk Map. The North African country...
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How Does Morocco Celebrate Eid Al Mawlid?
Rabat- Eid Al Mawlid Nabawi is a spiritual day when Muslims recall the ideals of Islam, recite poems and sing songs in praise of the prophet. The eid holiday, like all eids, is a time when Morocco’s...
View Article2018 Africities: Morocco’s Chefchaouen, Best Intermediate City in Africa
Rabat – Chefchaouen, dubbed as the blue pearl, won on Saturday the award of “Climate Initiatives 2018 African communities” in the category of the best intermediate city in Africa. The Secretary-General...
View ArticleCulture Ministry to Classify Morocco’s Taza as Cultural Heritage Site
Rabat – In a press release, the ministry said it has undertaken administrative measures to register and classify the Taza medina as a national cultural heritage site. The statement added that the Taza...
View ArticleCasablanca Arab Film Festival Is a New Dawn for Arab Cinema
Rabat – The inaugurative festival faced several organizational and financial stumbling blocks in the beginning. However, the festival will finally see the light thanks to a partnership between the...
View ArticleCôte d’Ivoire Demands France Return Ivorian Artwork
Rabat – Côte d’Ivoire is planning to ask the government of France to return approximately 100 different pieces of art, according to a statement from Ivorian Communications Minister Sidi Toure....
View ArticleMawazine Music Festival Announces 2019 Dates—Ready for It?
Rabat – The Maroc Cultures association has announced that the 18th Mawazine Festival will be June 21 to 29, 2019. Mawazine, which the cities of Rabat and Sale host, is one of the largest music...
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Misrepresenting Mexican Culture Through the French Taco
Not much. When asked by Morocco World News about her experience with French tacos, Asmae, a 23-year-old Moroccan working in Rabat said: “When I thought it was the real taco, I was so disappointed. I...
View ArticleFlightNetwork Ranks Agadir 37th Best City Beach Worldwide
Rabat – The website FlightNetwork.com has ranked Morocco’s Agadir beach 37th among the world’s top 50 city beaches. The website notes that the “golden sands” of the Agadir beach has something for...
View ArticleMarrakech International Film Festival Opens with ‘At Eternity’s Gate’
By Mohamed Bella Rabat – International film stars descended on Marrakech’s Palais des Congres to celebrate the opening of the 17th Marrakech International Film Festival, Friday, November 30. Stars like...
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Marrakech International Film Festival Pays Tribute to Robert De Niro
Rabat – Paying a homage to the legendary actor, director and producer, the festival honored yesterday De Niro with the prestigious Golden Star in tribute to his outstanding acting career. A friend and...
View ArticleMarrakech Film Festival Screens Women-Centered Films
The 17th Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off on Friday. At a press conference on Saturday German actor Daniel Bruhl explained that the jury is “very interested to see fresh voices” in the...
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