Culture
The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication – Department of Culture – has announced the launch of the 5th edition of the National Visual Arts Award, with applications open from April 24 to June 15, 2026. This initiative aims to promote creativity, support artists, and discover emerging......
Kendji Girac is set to perform in Morocco on April 29 and May 2 in Rabat and Casablanca as part of his tour “The Unforgettable Show,” produced by Kenza Cheddadi. While anticipation for the concerts is strong among fans, the events have recently sparked debate on social media. A Moroccan......
Brussels hosted the 10th edition of the Moroccan real estate fair SMAP IMMO from March 27 to 29, featuring a dedicated showcase of Morocco’s rich artisanal heritage. For the first time in the exhibition’s history, a 300 m² “Craftsmanship Village” highlighted the skills of......
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has announced that the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Sirah and Islamic Civilization, open to the public since November 2022 at its headquarters in Rabat, has surpassed 10 million visitors. According......
Moroccan filmmaker Manal Chahboun has been selected to compete in the official lineup of the first edition of the Walloon Film Festival, scheduled to take place from April 2 to April 25 across several regions in Belgium. Her short comedy film C.Q.F.D (C’est quasi foutu, docteur), released in 2025,......
On March 25, 2026, Budapest, Hungary, hosted an exceptional cultural event: a piano recital titled "Résonances francophones." Organized by the Embassy of Morocco in Hungary as part of the Francophonie Month celebrations, the concert featured a stunning performance by Moroccan virtuoso......
Collectif 4.0, in collaboration with Fondation Al Mada, has announced a new cultural initiative titled “Colors of Morocco,” set to take place on March 28, 2026. The event will be hosted at the Villa des Arts de Casablanca and is designed to celebrate the country’s rich cultural diversity......
In Tangier, ancient graves dating back to Phoenician and Roman times are increasingly neglected, some located on the Hafa cliff in the Marshan district. These sites, carved directly into the rock, reveal silhouettes and shapes that speak to the city’s long Mediterranean history. Yet today, they......
Moroccan cinema received notable attention at the opening of the Málaga Film Festival, where the feature film Calle Málaga by Moroccan director Maryam Touzani was screened during the inaugural ceremony on Friday evening. The 29th edition of the festival is taking place from March 6 to March......
Iranian director Jafar Panahi has said he intends to return to Iran immediately after attending the Oscars ceremony on March 15, despite facing a one year prison sentence imposed by a Tehran court. Speaking during an interview with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, the filmmaker described the risks faced......
The distribution of Sunni Islamic jurisprudential schools, or madhabs, across Arab nations reflects centuries-old scholarly traditions shaped by key imams and regional histories. The Hanbali school, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH), predominates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,......
Morocco’s approach to women’s empowerment and the promotion of women’s rights was showcased on Sunday in Cairo during an international conference bringing together representatives from member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Speaking at a session focused on......
A new cultural organization dedicated to African cinema has officially been established in Morocco, marking a significant step in strengthening the continent’s film landscape. The constituent general assembly of the International “Film Espoir” Festival Association – Morocco was......
