The Moroccan Moorish Movement: A Revival of Moroccan Identity
Social media is like the Agora of ancient Greece, a space – though virtual – where anyone interested shares and discusses diverse ideas freely. This creates an atmosphere where like-minded people of...
View ArticleMoha Ennaji’s New Book Explores Cultural Diversity in Mediterranean
Rabat – Moroccan Moha Ennaji’s new book “Managing Cultural Diversity in the Mediterranean Region” features contributions from Moroccan and international experts, exploring the impact and potential of...
View ArticleFez Art Lab: Supporting the Artists of Morocco’s Cultural Capital
The Fez Art Lab, an event that seeks to promote art and support the artist community in Fez, is set to begin virtually this year on September 23. The goal of the Fez Art Lab, according to organizer...
View ArticleMorocco’s Benguerir, Chefchaouen, Laayoune Join UNESCO Network
Rabat – Morocco’s Benguerir, Chefchaouen, and Laayoune have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC). The three cities joined GNLC because they are “outstanding examples of how...
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Hicham Lahlou: ‘Morocco’ Porcelain Collection, Strategic Value of Design
Rabat – Moroccan designer Hicham Lahlou recently debuted his latest creation, his “Morocco” porcelain collection, in collaboration with French porcelain giant Haviland. Porcelain is present in nearly...
View ArticleTighalin: Archaeologists in Morocco Discover Remnants of Underwater City
Rabat – Moroccan archaeologists have made new underwater discoveries off the coast of Safi, a city along Morocco’s Atlantic Coast. The Moroccan Association for Underwater Archaeological Research and...
View ArticleMuseum in France Exhibits ‘Jews of Morocco’ With Historical Photography
Rabat – Museum of the Art and History of Judaism (mahJ) in Paris is offering art enthusiasts the opportunity to explore its “Juifs du Maroc,” or “Jews of Morocco” exhibition, which celebrates the...
View ArticleMorocco’s Ministry of Culture to Finance 459 Artistic Projects
Morocco’s Ministry of Culture is set to finance 459 artistic projects in 2020, out of 1,096 projects that applied for financing. The ministry unveiled the results of its support program for artists on...
View ArticleMorocco’s CCM to Stream Movies Online in Tribute of Late Touria Jabrane
The Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) is set to begin streaming several movies in commemoration of the memory of late artist Touria Jabrane. The CCM will begin streaming the movies on Friday,...
View ArticleMorocco’s Culture Minister Responds to Critics of Artist Support Program
Morocco’s Minister of Culture, Othman El Ferdaous, has shared a publication to clarify some aspects of the controversy the recent financial support program for artists has caused. The Ministry of...
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Morocco’s Museum Foundation to Strengthen Partnership With ICESCO
Rabat – Morocco’s National Museum Foundation (FMN) is set to strengthen its partnership with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO, formerly ISESCO) and improve...
View ArticleRabat’s MMVI to Pilot Solar Energy Plan for Museums in Morocco
Rabat – Museums in Morocco are going green. Morocco’s National Museum Foundation (FNM) signed two agreements on Monday to install solar panels at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art...
View ArticleMorocco’s Youssouf Amine Elalamy on Shortlist of 2020 Francophonie Prize
Youssouf Amine Elalamy could become the first Moroccan to win the Francophonie Five Continents Prize. The Moroccan writer’s October 2019 novel “C’est beau, la guerre” (War is beautiful) has been...
View Article‘Clebs’: Short Film on Moroccan Animal Sanctuary Wins Over FIFF Jury
“Clebs,” a short film by Moroccan-Canadian filmmaker Halima Ouardiri featuring Morocco’s largest animal sanctuary, won the jury prize at the International Francophone Film Festival (FIFF) in Namur,...
View ArticlePiracy to Present: Abdelkader Benali Explores Dutch-Moroccan Ties
Rabat – Dutch-Moroccan Author Abdelkader Benali on Thursday published a book on pirate Murat Reis for the Dutch “History Month” that takes place each October. Every year a Dutch foundation that...
View ArticleMoroccan Composer ASHA’s Song to Feature in Junior Eurovision 2020
A song by Moroccan singer-songwriter Hajar Sbihi, who fans know as ASHA, is set to feature in the next Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Nine-year-old Spanish competitor Solea will perform the song to...
View ArticleEspace Rivages Exhibits Moroccan Abdalkhalek Belfquih’s ‘Callipainting’
Rabat – The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Residing Abroad (FH2MRE) launched on Thursday an in-person exhibit of the “Coeur Blanc” or “White Heart” works of Moroccan-French artist Abdelkhalek...
View ArticleMorocco Grants Free Access to Museums from October 12 to 18
Rabat – Morocco’s National Foundation of Museums (FNM) announced its decision to grant free access to its affiliate museums across the country from October 12 to 18. The program coincides with the...
View ArticleEgyptian Actor Mahmoud Yassine Dies at 79
Egyptian actor Mahmoud Yassine died Wednesday, October 14, at the age of 79, after a long struggle with illness. Mahmoud’s son Amr announced the news in a Facebook post. “The great artist Mahmoud...
View ArticleFrance Returns 25,500 Rare Artifacts, Fossils to Morocco
Rabat – France has returned to Morocco close to 25,500 rare archaeological artifacts and fossils. Customs authorities in Arles and Perpignan intercepted the objects between November 2005 and November...
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