Culture & Leisure
UNESCO has officially added "Al Orjoza fi teb," the renowned medical poem by 12th-century Andalusian philosopher-physician Ibn Toufail, to its Memory of the World register. This significant addition, presented by Morocco, is part of a broader initiative that includes 73 other documentary collections......
François Ozon has chosen Morocco as the filming location for his upcoming adaptation of Albert Camus's renowned novel "The Stranger" (L'Étranger). Production is set to commence in April, utilizing Morocco's natural Mediterranean landscapes as the backdrop for this......
Sports journalist Anne-Laure Bonnet sparked controversy at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech when her choice to wear a traditional Moroccan caftan drew criticism from Algerian social media users. At the December 16 ceremony, Bonnet donned a midnight blue velvet caftan to honor Morocco, the host country.......
Moroccan researcher and art critic Abdellah Cheikh has been awarded the first-place Sharjah Prize for Art Criticism in Plastic Arts for his study titled "The Arab World in Artistic Orientalism: Civilizational and Aesthetic Dimensions." This prestigious award, presented by the Cultural Affairs......
In the heart of Marrakech, a tapestry of tradition and unity unfurled on the third day of the 53rd National Festival of Popular Arts (FNAP), transforming the city into a vibrant canvas of color and sound. The ancient streets reverberated with the echoes of centuries-old melodies, as locals and international......
Essaouira, Morocco - As the sun sets over the Atlantic coast tomorrow, the ancient walls of Essaouira will resonate with the hypnotic rhythms of the Gnaoua World Music Festival, marking its 25th anniversary. From June 27 to June 29, this UNESCO-recognized coastal town will transform into a global amphitheater,......
