Morocco Names Members of New Film Production Support Committee
Rabat – Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, chaired the appointment of the new members of the Film Production Support Committee on Friday. The main goal...
View ArticleThree Jewish Monuments in Assilah Added to National Heritage
Doha – Morocco’s Ministry of Culture has officially inscribed three Jewish monuments from the city of Assilah onto the national heritage list, according to a decision published in the Official Bulletin...
View ArticleRamadan Eating Habits
The magnificent month, where Muslims across the globe fast until sunset, is now in its second week. In Morocco, banks, businesses and schools have shifted their hours, supermarkets and souks are abuzz...
View ArticleSadik Rddad’s New Book Rethinks Western Travel Writing on Morocco
Rabat – Sadik Rddad’s latest book, Dis-orienting the Maghreb: Morocco in British and American Travel Writing, revisits Western narratives on Morocco with a fresh perspective. Moving over the well-worn...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Historic Roots, Modern Heights: The Essence of Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
Rabat – In the northwestern part of Morocco lies the region of Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, a place that beautifully encapsulates the coexistence of old-world charm and modern energy. Home to all three cities...
View ArticleMore Than 700 Exhibitors Gather in Rabat for 30th SIEL
Rabat – Rabat is about to turn the page on daily routine as it prepares to host one of the most anticipated literary gatherings in the region. From April 18 to 27, the city welcomes the 30th...
View ArticleRallye Aïcha des Gazelles 2025 to Conclude in Grand Celebration in Essaouira
For over three decades, Essaouira’s Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles has stood as a beacon of resilience, adventure, and female empowerment. This is a one-of-a-kind off-road rally, one that has been...
View ArticleMorocco Submits Caftan Heritage File to UNESCO, Ending Appropriation Attempts
Doha – Morocco has finally submitted its application to inscribe the art, tradition, and craftsmanship of the Moroccan caftan on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, aiming for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tahar Ben Jelloun Mixes Mediums in First Rabat Exhibition
Rabat — This past Tuesday evening saw the Mohammed V Museum of Contemporary Art in Rabat open their latest exposition titled “Tahar Ben Jelloun: From writing to painting,” introducing Morocco’s capital...
View ArticleMacron Visits Moroccan Pavilion at Paris Book Festival Recognizing Morocco as...
Rabat – French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Moroccan Pavilion at the Paris Book Festival on Thursday, where Morocco is taking the spotlight this year as the Guest of Honor. He was welcomed by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rabat to Cairo on a Budget: Tips and Tricks to Explore Egypt’s Capital
Like Morocco, Egypt exists at the geographic and cultural crossroads of overlapping regions and identities that contribute to its complex socio-cultural makeup, making it an exciting adventure for...
View ArticleMario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Laureate and Chronicler of Latin America, Dies at 89
Rabat – Mario Vargas Llosa, one of Latin America’s most celebrated writers and a Nobel laureate, died on Sunday in Lima at the age of 89. His son, Alvaro Vargas Llosa, shared that his father passed...
View ArticleAbla Ababou Galerie to Open New Exhibition “Sous le même ciel” in Rabat
Rabat – Abla Ababou Galerie has announced its upcoming exhibition “Sous le même ciel,” which will run from April 18 to May 30, 2025, in Rabat. The public opening takes place on April 19, with an...
View ArticleThai Embassy to Celebrate 40 Years of Diplomacy with Cultural Festival in Rabat
Rabat – The Royal Thai Embassy in Rabat is set to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Morocco with a cultural festival on May 24, 2025. The festival will be held in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sonasid High Atlas Ultra Trail 2025: A Race for Nature, Culture, and Community
Rabat – The fast-approaching 4th edition of the Sonasid High Atlas Ultra Trail (Haut) promises a powerful experience that connects nature, culture, and community in the majestic High Atlas Mountains....
View Article30th SIEL Edition Kicks Off in Rabat with Books, Debates, and Culture
Rabat – With a breeze of fresh ink and rustling pages, the 30th edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL) opened its doors today in Rabat, kicking off a ten-day celebration of books,...
View ArticleMorocco’s Ibn Toufail Medical Poem Joins UNESCO Memory of the World
Doha – UNESCO added “Al Orjoza fi teb,” the most celebrated work of Andalusian philosopher Ibn Toufail, to its Memory of the World register on Thursday. The 12th-century medical treatise, presented by...
View ArticleSIEL Opens with Conversations on Culture, Memory, and Literary Legacy
Rabat – The opening days of Morocco’s International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL) brought together a constellation of influential figures. From renowned authors to prominent rights advocates, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Sous le Meme Ciel’: A Tale of Two Artists at Abla Ababou Gallery
The Abla Ababou Gallery is hosting an exhibition from April 19 to May 30 that brings together the contrasting yet complementary worlds of two artists and life partners, Florence Arnold and Christophe...
View ArticleHuman Rights Council Launches Cultural Program at Rabat Book Fair
Rabat – The Moroccan Human Rights Council (CNDH) has launched a special program at the ongoing 30th International Book and Publishing Fair in Rabat to celebrate the role of culture and cultural...
View Article