Morocco Dedicates Scientific Guide to Roman-Era Rirha Historic Site
By Rahma Ouled Cherif Rabat – The Ministry of Culture and Communication has announced the publication of a guide for the Rirha historical site in northern Morocco. The guide was published under the...
View ArticleMorocco and Denmark to Rehabilitate Essaouira’s Old Danish Consulate
Rabat – The embassy of Morocco in Copenhagen announced on Facebook that the former Danish consulate in Essaouira, which dates back to the 18th century, is now being restored. The former Danish...
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Observations of Coffee Culture in Morocco
Durham, North Carolina – When I was studying in Fez last year, my class had a couple days off in the third week, leaving me with a four-day weekend. To anyone who knows me, it will be absolutely no...
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Pregnant Duchess Meghan Markle Wears Red Dress to Honor Morocco
Rabat – Prince Harry and his wife Duchess Meghan Markle landed at the Mohammed V airport in Casablanca on Saturday night. The Duchess is wasting no time stunning Morocco with her fashion, wearing a...
View ArticleDuchess Meghan Markle Enjoys Henna Ceremony in Atlas Mountains
Rabat – Prince Harry and his pregnant duchess Meghan Markle are enjoying their time in the Atlas mountains in Asni, a village 50 kilometers from Marrakech. Videos and photos of the royal couple...
View ArticleEgyptian-American Actor Rami Malek Wins Oscar for Best Actor
Rabat – The Egyptian-American actor Rami Malek won the prestigious academy award for best actor on Sunday, becoming the first Arab to ever win an Oscar in that category. The 37-year-old’s portrayal of...
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Try Moroccan Harira, Baghrir, Couscous
Rabat – Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s eventful tour in Morocco is coming to an end today, and the royal couple is making the most of it, trying all kinds of tasty Moroccan dishes. At the Villa of...
View ArticleMorocco’s 12th-Century Lixus Site to Open to Public in April
Rabat – The Ministry of Culture and Communication announced on February 24 the opening of the 12th-century archaeological site of Lixus. Lixus, located near Larache on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, will...
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Royal Visit: Meghan Markle Wears Stunning Morocco-Inspired Dior Kaftan
Rabat – Ever since marrying Britain’s Prince Harry in May of last year, Meghan Markle has transfixed the world as she quickly established herself as a style icon. Getty Images. She cemented this...
View ArticleMoroccan Director Mohammed Lyounsi’s Feature Revisits Spanish-Riffian War
By Mohammed Amine Benabou Rabat – After his “Allo 15,” “Ben X,” and “the Red Scarf,” Moroccan director Mohammed Lyounsi has premiered his fourth historical feature film “Les Coups du Destin” (The Blows...
View ArticleAMDH Accuses HACA of ‘Unbalanced’ Coverage of Enrico Macias Concert
By Rahma Ouled Cherif Rabat – The Moroccan Association of Human Rights (AMDH) sent an open letter today confronting Latifa Akharbache, the president of the Supreme Council of Audiovisual Communication...
View ArticleDecathlon Promotes Moroccan-Made Sports Head Scarves for Hijabi Women
Rabat – French sportswear retailer Decathlon will start selling sports headscarves in France, the US, and in its other stores around the world starting March, the company announced Monday. Decathlon...
View ArticleCulture Ministry to Celebrate 8th-Century Sijilmassa Archeology Site
Rabat – The Ministry of Culture and Communication will organize an international congress to celebrate 1,300 years of the historic city of Sijilmassa’s existence. Collaborating with the National...
View ArticleMuslims and Jews Share Friendship Tea in Casablanca
By Amal El Attaq Rabat – At the initiative of the Moroccan Pluralist Association (AMP), Moroccan Jews and Muslims met on Monday, February 25, to celebrate Jewish-Muslim friendship. The meeting in...
View ArticleMoroccan Federation of Cultural Industries Elects Neila Tazi President
Rabat – The Federation of Cultural and Creative industries (FICC) elected Neila Tazi and Abdelkader Retnani to its head positions on Thursday. The pair were uniques candidate for the positions of...
View ArticleCulture Ministry Registers Artifacts in National Heritage List
Rabat – After reviewing a series of items and manuscripts from several museums in Morocco, the Ministry of Culture decided has enrolled some into the national list of cultural heritage. To protect the...
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Where to Go, What to Eat: A Foodie’s Guide to Rabat
Rabat – While Rabat may not be known for its food scene, with many new restaurants opening up around the city, there is now a larger variety of cuisines and atmospheres to choose from. After living in...
View ArticleFrom Fez to Fantastic: Mani Manages the World of Music
By Najoua Bejjir Paris – He is a luminary in the world of well-known artists. Among his clients are none other than Rihanna, Akon, Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg, Sean Paul, Nas, Tyga, and 50 Cent....
View ArticleMoroccan Culinary Artist Receives Michelin Star in Germany
Rabat – Moroccan culinary artist Faycal Bettioui has received the world’s most coveted award that every chef aspires to receive, a Michelin Star. Bettioui received the award at the 2019 Michelin Star...
View ArticleMorocco’s Tourism Ministry to Promote Fez as Tourist Destination
Rabat – Morocco’s tourism minister Mohamed Sajid has announced plans to rebuild Fez’s image for coming tourism seasons. Known as the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco, Fez is one of the oldest...
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