Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Foundation for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage of Rabat, paid a visit on Monday to the Alley of Honor in Baku, Azerbaijan. There, she paid tribute to national leader Heydar Aliyev by laying a floral wreath at his tomb. Upon arrival, Princess......

Morocco has recently launched a national consultation as part of a new UNESCO project aimed at creating the world’s first International Food Heritage Atlas. This initiative promises to document and promote traditional food practices, ensuring their transmission to future generations. According......

As part of efforts to strengthen ties between Qatar and Morocco, a senior Qatari military delegation visited the Directorate of Military History of the Royal Armed Forces in Rabat on April 14, 2025. The visiting officials are participants in the “Senior Legal Advisors Course,” a specialized......

The interior of the Great Mosque in Rome is dominated by traditional Moroccan decorative arts, including intricate tilework (zellij), plaster, copper, and carved wood. This artistic infusion provides the mosque with a unique aesthetic, transporting visitors to the heart of Morocco's rich heritage,......

Sa Majesté le Roi Mohammed VI is steadfastly committed to defending the Palestinian cause and supporting the people of the Holy City. Through the presidency of the Al-Quds Committee and the efforts of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, Morocco is making significant strides in preserving the......

The Laberint d'Horta, Barcelona's oldest historical garden and one of the few remaining ancient vegetal mazes in Spain, has closed its doors for renovations. These improvements aim to restore the garden to its original splendor, which dates back to its completion around 1808. The project, partially......

Moroccan mosques have long stood as extraordinary embodiments of a rich dialogue between architecture, history, and heritage. Influenced by Arab, Amazigh, Andalusian, and Mediterranean currents, they reflect the unique and diverse identity of the Moroccan people. The majestic minarets of these mosques......

The Al Batha Museum of Islamic Arts in Fès reopened its doors on Wednesday following extensive restoration efforts launched in 2019 under the initiative of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. This project forms part of a broader endeavor to rehabilitate and enhance the historic medina of Fès. The......

Algeria has come under fire for featuring Morocco’s iconic Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou in a promotional video released by its Defense Ministry. The historic site, located in Morocco’s Ouarzazate province, is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its unique earthen architecture and cultural......

On Wednesday in Vienna, the Austrian State Archives and the Royal Archives of Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two institutions. The agreement was signed by Helmut Wohnout, Director-General of the Austrian State Archives, and Bahija Simou,......

A Moroccan maritime heritage association has uncovered the locations of nine shipwrecks from World War I along the southern coast of Morocco, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of global maritime history. The vessels, lost over a century ago, originated from various nations, including Japan, Norway,......

Archaeologists led by Professor Youssef Bokbot of the National Institute of Archaeological Sciences and Heritage (INSAP) have uncovered the Maghreb's first known protohistoric village at the Kach Kouch site in the province of Tetouan, Morocco. This groundbreaking discovery, published on February......

The Merkaz Sefarad Synagogue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, marked a significant milestone with its dual celebration of the 41st Hiloula for Baba Sali and inaugural fundraising campaign. The event, held at the Grand Ballroom of Oholei Torah, raised $36 in tzedakah from local Sephardic Jews and visitors,......