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The return of Aflak
By Najoua Bijjir Rotterdam - “As a young boy I was even looking for Aziz Aflak in his hotel… And now I am his spokesperson. That was unthinkable.” Who doesn’t recognize them from the late 80’s? The...
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Red Carpet: Gaza Film to Recall the Death of 2000 Civilians
Karama-Gaza Human Rights Film Festival (Red Carpet) is a festival for short and long narrative and documentary films held in Gaza Strip on May 12-14 . It is the first festival that highlights human...
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Nabil Ayouch Responds to Critics of His Film on Prostitution
Rabat - French-Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch has rallied to the defense of his newest film "Much Loved (Zine Li Fik)" which has suffered divided reviews. The film, which is yet to be released in...
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Top 10 Stereotypes About Moroccans
By Zineb El Mechrafi Rabat - What do you think these myths are? Tea and coffee lovers? Gossipers in the cafes? Crazy drivers? Throughout the world, non-Moroccans have formed opinions about Moroccans...
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Fes Festival of World Sacred Music: Celebrating Africa
Rabat - The 21st edition of the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music celebrates Africa. The theme for this year’s edition of the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music is Fes in the Mirror of Africa. This...
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Minister Criticizes Clothing of Some Artists Who Perform at Mawazine Festival
Rabat - Transportation Minister Aziz Rabbah does not appear to be happy with the "clothing habits" of some of the artists invited to take part in Morocco's flagship festival, Mawazine. Speaking at a...
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Will Nabil Ayouch’s Film Encourage Sex Tourism in Morocco?
Rabat - Nabil Ayouch's film "Much Loved (Zine li Fik)" about prostitution in Morocco's tourism hub Marrakech has divided the internet into two camps even before it hits movie theaters. The debate over...
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Once Upon A Time…..Hassan Al Wazzan/Leo Africanus
Fez - The spiritual capital of Morocco will once again open its doors to an assortment of live performers and musicians for the 21st Annual Fes Festival of World Sacred Music. The Medieval city will...
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Morocco’s Ifrane Among World’s Cleanest Cities
Rabat- Morocco's city of Ifrane was chosen among the world's cleanest cities, according to website Hassle.com, a London-based online booking and payment platform that connects customers with...
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Prince Lalla Salma Chairs Opening Ceremony of Fez Festival of World Sacred Music
By Elisabeth Myers and Amjad Hmidach Fez - Prince Lalla Salma, consort of King Mohammed VI, chaired on Friday the opening ceremony of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music. Honoring Fes’ history and...
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Fez World Sacred Music Festival Pays Tribute to Africa
Fez- Attendees of opening night of this year’s music Festival in Fez were blown away by a combination of illuminating graphics, vibrant costumes, and ambient music to tie it all together. The story of...
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Fez Festival: Saber Rabaï Concert Marred By Technical Difficulties
Rabat - While the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music got off to a good start in its opening concert on Friday, the concert Saturday night of popular Tunisian singer Saber Rabaï at Bab al Makina ran...
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Fez Sacred Music Festival: Storms Cause Postponement of Tonight’s Concert
Fez - Heavy rain and storms today in Fez have forced the organizing committee of the 21st annual Fez Festival of World Sacred Music to postpone tonight’s Spirit of Africa concert scheduled at Bab al...
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In Pictures: Islamic Garden Wins Chelsea Show Prize
Taroudant - Muslim themed garden, highlighting the beauty of Islamic cultural heritage, has been awarded a prestigious Silver Gilt Medal at UK’s Chelsea Flower Show 2015, held on the grounds of the...
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Tiken Jah Fakoly: “I Am Full of Hope”
Fez - Sunday’s concert at Bab al Makina, unfortunately postponed due to unseasonal storms, was to have featured two famous singers on the African continent: Tiken Jah Fakoly from Côte D’Ivoire and...
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Morocco Bans Nabil Ayouch’s Film on Prostitution
Rabat- The Moroccan government decided on Monday to ban the screening the controversial film "Much Loved" in Moroccan cinema, a communique from the Ministry of Communication. After a CCM group saw the...
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Morocco’s Ban on Nabil Ayouch’s Film Stirs Controversy
Rabat - Morocco has opted to ban Nabil Ayouch's film on prostitution "Much Loved (Zine li Fik)", bowing to public pressure that has started since clips from the film were posted to YouTube last week....
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Moroccan Actress Receives Death Threats For Her Role in ‘Much Loved’
Rabat - Loubna Abidar, the heroin of Nabil Ayouch's controversial film, “ Much Loved (Zine Li Fik)” which chronicles the daily life of four marginalized prostitutes in the city of Marrakech, has...
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Malian Singer Oumou Sangaré: “We Need to Approach Our Origins through Music”
Fez - Often called the diva of Mali, singer Oumou Sangaré speaking in French talked about the artist’s role in redefining the perception of Africa. “In Africa we have a tendency to forget the past. We...
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Spiritual Paths, Trade Routes Forum Highlights Morocco’s Connection with...
Fez - The Spiritual paths and Trade Routes Forum of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music provided vivid examples of events linking Morocco with other sub-Saharan countries and Andalucía. Highly...
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