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Caftan Week 2026 celebrates Moroccan heritage and contemporary design in Marrakech

Marrakech is hosting the 26th edition of Caftan Week from May 7 to 10, 2026, an annual showcase dedicated to the Moroccan caftan and its broader creative ecosystem. Organized by the magazine Femmes du Maroc, this year's edition unfolds under the theme Souffle de l'Atlas, Breath of the Atlas,......

Moroccan caftan debuts in Brussels with dedicated fashion week

The Moroccan caftan, a central piece of the country’s traditional attire, made a strong debut in Belgium last Sunday in Brussels. The first edition of the Moroccan Caftan Week Belgium brought together designers, artisans, and fashion enthusiasts to celebrate this iconic garment, widely seen as......

Moroccan literary journal launches issue on language, identity, and cognitive diversity

The eighth edition of the academic journal Littérature, Art et Langue has been released, centered on the tensions between linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity in an increasingly digitized world. The volume, published under the title Langues et savoirs : entre hégémonie linguistique......

Casablanca demolition scenes anchor Under Destruction exhibition at MACAAL

The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden in Marrakech is presenting Under Destruction, a new exhibition by Franco-Moroccan artist Ismail Alaoui Fdili, running from May 2 to August 2, 2026. The project is part of the third edition of Mai de la Photo, an event dedicated this year to the theme of......

The Ministry of Culture launches the 5th National Visual Arts Award

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 in Morocco: culture prevails over controversy

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......

Moroccan Craftsmanship Shines at SMAP IMMO fair in Brussels

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......

Prophet’s Sirah and Islamic Civilization Museum welcomes 10 million visitors, ICESCO reports

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 competes in the first Walloon Film Festival

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,......

Morocco shines in Budapest with "Résonances francophones" recital

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 launches “Colors of Morocco” cultural program

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......

Ancient graves in Tangier turned into open dump sites

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 in the spotlight at the Málaga Film Festival

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......

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