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Strengthening Cultural Ties: FNM and Île-de-France Region Partnership

The National Foundation of Museums (FNM) and the Île-de-France Region have formalized their collaboration with a declaration of intent signed on Monday at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat. The agreement, endorsed by FNM President Mehdi Qotbi and Île-de-France......

UNESCO recognizes Ibn Toufail's medical poem as a vital part of global heritage

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......

Morockshow festival: A unique musical collaboration in Marrakech

The Morockshow Festival is set to shine on April 19, 2025, in Marrakech, showcasing an extraordinary musical collaboration between the renowned American jam band Umphrey’s McGee and Morocco's innovative Meteor Airlines. This event promises to be a highlight of the festival, marking a fusion......

Morocco’s Pavilion at Paris Book Festival 2025 Unveiled by Bensaid

On the evening of Thursday, the Moroccan Pavilion at the 2025 Paris Book Festival, a prominent guest of honor at the event, was officially inaugurated by Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication. The festival, held at the Grand Palais in Paris, will run until April 13. The......

Financial Support for 29 Film Festivals in Morocco

The Film Festivals Support Committee, which convened on March 3 and 4 in Rabat, has selected 29 festivals and events to receive financial assistance totaling 6,770,000 MAD. The committee reviewed 31 funding requests and met with festival organizers who presented their projects. Among the recipients,......

Morocco: the "best" gateway to Africa

The Kingdom of Morocco is regarded as the "best" entry point to Africa, as highlighted by the Ambassador of El Salvador to Rabat, Ignacio de Cossío, during a ceremony in Tangier on Friday evening. Speaking at the opening of the "El Salvador: Beauty in Colors" exhibition, de......

Anticipation builds for Eid Al Fitr as crescent moon sighting approaches

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, countries around the globe are gearing up for the sighting of the crescent moon, an event that will signal the start of Shawwal and the celebration of Eid Al Fitr. This year, predictions from Moroccan astronomers indicate that Morocco is likely to observe......

King Mohammed VI supports the first official mosque in Turin with 8 million euros

Turin is set to welcome its first officially recognized mosque, a modern architectural project featuring a 20-meter minaret. This development comes despite the cancellation of a similar initiative in Milan to avoid controversy. The mosque will be built in the heart of the "Aurora" district......

Moroccan film 'Hounds' triumphs at FrancoFilm Festival in Rome

The Moroccan film Hounds (Les Meutes), directed by Kamal Lazraq, won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the 15th FrancoFilm Festival in Rome. The event, which concluded on Friday, saw a gathering of diplomats, artists, and cinema lovers. This award marks a significant achievement for Lazraq, whose......

Celebrate the spirit of Ramadan at Marly Boutique Hotel

This Ramadan, Marly Boutique Hotel transforms into a haven of spirituality and gastronomy, offering a unique dining experience in an atmosphere of warmth and togetherness. For its inaugural edition, the Art Deco boutique hotel presents two exclusive dining options: a gourmet buffet at Maison M brasserie......

Astrological forecasts indicate Ramadan 2025 will begin on March 2 in Morocco

Moroccan authorities are preparing to observe the crescent moon on Friday, which will determine the start of Ramadan. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has instructed its religious committees to look for the moon on February 28. If the moon is seen, Ramadan will begin on Saturday; otherwise, it will begin......

The 2025 Dublin International Film Festival Pays Tribute to Moroccan Cinema

The 2025 Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) celebrated Moroccan cinema this year as part of its "Country in Focus" program, highlighting the richness and dynamism of the Moroccan film industry. A high-level Moroccan delegation, led by Mr. Abdelaziz El Bouzdaini, Secretary General of......

Morocco launches national film archive to preserve cinematic heritage

The Moroccan Cinematheque officially opened its doors in Rabat on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the country's cultural landscape. Located within the Moroccan Cinematographic Center, this new institution was inaugurated by Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication,......