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,......

Morocco's historic city of Marrakech is set to inaugurate its first Cinema and History Festival from January 23-27, offering a unique exploration of national identity and historical narrative through film. The festival, organized by the Association of Cinema and History, will center on the theme......

The Amazigh New Year, known as Yennayer, stands as one of North Africa's most significant cultural celebrations, marking both the start of the agricultural calendar and embodying centuries of Indigenous heritage. As communities across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and parts of Libya and Mali welcome......

The Moroccan government has reinforced its commitment to strengthening the official status of the Amazigh language, as announced by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch during the Amazigh New Year celebrations in Agadir. The government has implemented several projects to integrate the Amazigh language into......

On January 11, 1944, a single document changed the course of Moroccan history. The Independence Manifesto, delivered to French authorities, marked a decisive shift in North Africa's colonial resistance and set Morocco on a path to sovereignty. In 1944, Morocco was divided among colonial powers:......

Across Morocco, vibrant celebrations are underway marking the Amazigh New Year 2975, known locally as "Idh Yennayer." The festivities showcase the nation's rich cultural heritage through an array of traditional performances, exhibitions, and artistic displays. In Meknes, the Mohammed El......

In a significant move to safeguard its cultural legacy, Morocco's Handicrafts Office has registered ten new trademarks, marking a decisive step in the nation's ongoing efforts to protect its traditional crafts and designs from cultural appropriation. The Secretariat of State for Handicrafts,......