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Celebrate Saharan Culture at the Taragalte Festival, Zagora
Rabat – The 2019 Taragalte Festival: “Wisdom of the Sands” will begin today, November 1 in the Mhamid El Ghizlane oasis and will continue until Sunday, November 3. The 10th installment of the festival...
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Take a Walk in Jnan Sbil Park, Fez
Rabat – Nestled between the ancient medina of Fez and the old Jewish quarter, or mellah, the sprawling Jnan Sbil Park offers a quiet and shady refuge for weary travelers. Sultan Moulay Abdellah...
View ArticleHow to Make Moroccan Lentils
This flavorsome lentil dish can be served as a side-dish or as a meal in its own right. The lentils provide an iron-rich protein while the sauce and flavor give a warming, filling taste. Lentils are...
View ArticleHow to Make Moroccan Barley Bread
Barley bread is a traditional bread in Morocco. We serve it with tagines and other main dishes but also as a meal in its own right. For me, it is the best breakfast. Freshly baked barley bread dipped...
View ArticleTunisia’s Carthage Film Festival Awards Female Moroccan Directors
Rabat – Moroccan cinema won several awards at the 53rd Carthage Film Festival from October 26 to November 2 in Tunis, with female Moroccan directors at the forefront. Maryam Touzani’s “Adam” won the...
View ArticleNew Documentary on King Mohammed VI: ‘A King, A Vision, An Ambition’
Rabat – A new documentary is setting out to shed light on Morocco’s transformation during King Mohammed VI’s two decades of reign. Titled “Morocco: A King, A Vision, An Ambition,” the documentary was...
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Eid Al Mawlid in Morocco: The ‘Candle Convoy’ of Sale
Rabat – Tomorrow, November 10, Muslims in Morocco and around the world will celebrate Eid Al Mawlid, the birthday of prophet Muhammad. In the city of Sale, however, celebrations start today. Sale,...
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Moroccan Henna: A Symbol of Female Solidarity
Essaouira – Wooden chalet style buildings lined the edge of the dusty street, and outside each a hut sat huddled groups of women and girls. Bare feet and splayed hands basked in the sun and the...
View ArticleHow to Make Ifnouzen, Watercress Couscous
Fez – Moroccan cuisine varies depending on the region, with some regions using ingredients that are not readily available in other parts of the country. Today’s recipe is traditional in south-eastern...
View ArticleHow to Make Moroccan Msemen
Msemen is a square, crispy Moroccan flatbread made with layers of folded, paper-thin semolina dough and delicious butter. Some people eat it with soft cheese, jam, or dipped in olive oil, but Moroccan...
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Mexican University Pays Tribute to Moroccan Intellectual Fatima Mernissi
Rabat – The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) paid tribute to the late Moroccan intellectual and sociologist Fatima Mernissi on November 11 in Mexico City. Abdelfattah Lebbar, Morocco’s...
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Explore Morocco’s Postal History at Bank Al-Maghrib Museum in Rabat
Rabat – After months of renovations, the Bank Al-Maghrib Museum in Rabat is open to the public again. The museum reopened on Thursday, November 21, on the eve of the 127th anniversary of the Moroccan...
View ArticleHow to Make Moroccan Spicy Bread
Moroccan spicy bread is exactly what it says on the tin. It is also simple to make and does not rely on a tagine or main dish for its strong, tangy flavor. This kind of bread works very well as an...
View ArticleHow to Make Moroccan Stuffed Batbout
Stuffed batbout starts with the bread. A fluffy, pan-cooked round bread, batbout can be served alone with olive oil and honey or as the perfect partner to a tagine. However, smaller discs of batbout...
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Enjoy an Enchanting Evening in Rabat with the Welsh National Opera
Rabat – The Welsh National Opera (WNO) is set to land in Rabat for a performance at the Mohammed V National Theatre on December 5, 2019. The concert will mark the company’s first appearance in Morocco...
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Michael Jackson’s Family Gives Blessing for King of Pop Biopic
Rabat – Thanks to the global success of “Straight Outta Compton,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “Rocketman,” the music biopic trend is stronger than ever, and Michael Jackson is next in line. Michael...
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Morocco’s “Sofia” Wins at International Women’s Film Festival
Rabat – Moroccan director Meryem Benm’barek won the best narrative film prize for her feature film “Sofia” at the 41st International Women’s Film Festival in Florence, Italy. The event took place from...
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Marrakech Film Festival
Rabat – The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) is a major annual event in Morocco that aims to reward the best Moroccan and foreign feature and short films. FIFM is one of the biggest events...
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Moroccan Literature Dominates Competition for Acclaimed Arab Book Award
Rabat – Seven Moroccan literary works are set to compete in the 14th annual Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the most prestigious prizes in the Arabic-speaking world. Of the 411 books submitted by...
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Morocco’s Dakhla Film Festival Celebrates Cuban Cinema
Rabat – The eighth International Dakhla Film Festival wrapped up on Friday, November 29 after nearly a week of festivities, featuring Cuban cinema as the guest of honor. The event in Dakhla, a...
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