Culture & Leisure



Gastronomy: Cicchetti brings Venetian elegance to the heart of The View Hotel Rabat

The Moroccan capital is taking a new step in its rise as a global culinary destination. On April 23 and 24, 2026, the Cicchetti brand officially opened its doors within the prestigious The View Hotel Rabat, located in the dynamic Hay Riad district. The result of a strategic alliance between Experienciah,......

Moroccan music heritage concert series launches in Marrakech

A new cultural initiative in Morocco is set to revive interest in the country’s musical heritage as digital platforms reshape listening habits and global trends dominate audiences. The project, titled “Mémoire de la chanson marocaine,” will launch on May 23 at Théâtre......

Moroccan women riders gain global spotlight in tbourida tradition

International attention has turned to Morocco after a photo series on female tbourida riders stood out at the World Press Photo Contest. The project, titled “Farīsāt: daughters of gunpowder,” by Italian photographer Chantal Pinzi, captures women performing the traditional equestrian discipline......

Sara Ouhaddou wins BNP Paribas prize at Art Paris 2026 for cultural transmission work

Sara Ouhaddou received the BNP Paribas Banque Privée Prize at Art Paris 2026 for her focus on cultural transmission. The event ran from April 8 to 11 at the Grand Palais in Paris. The jury selected her for installations that blend Moroccan artisanal techniques with modern materials. Her series......

Moroccan comedian Mohamed Fatih marks 10 years with Casablanca show

Moroccan comedian Mohamed Fatih is set to take the stage in Casablanca on April 17, 2026, presenting his first solo show “Fatih Chahiya,” a performance that reflects a decade of work in stand-up comedy and live performance. The event will be held at the Théâtre Diwane Arts, a......

Aiguebelle marks 158 years in Morocco with manifesto film

Aiguebelle is celebrating 158 years of presence in Morocco with the release of a manifesto film titled “Men Dima ou Mazal,” choosing cinematic storytelling over a traditional advertising slogan. The heritage chocolate brand frames the production as a tribute to Morocco and to the everyday......

Al Aoula unveils its Ramadan 2026 programming lineup

Moroccan public broadcaster Al Aoula has unveiled its special programming schedule for Ramadan 2026, offering a diverse lineup that blends drama, comedy, documentaries, entertainment and religious content. The grid has been designed to meet the expectations of a wide audience, reflecting different age......

Ramadan 2026 programming grid: 2M puts Moroccan production in the spotlight

As the holy month approaches, Moroccan television channel 2M has unveiled its programming lineup for Ramadan 2026. Remaining true to its identity as a general-interest and family-oriented broadcaster, the channel is offering a diverse schedule largely dominated by national productions, with the ambition......

Morocco mourns death of acclaimed filmmaker Mohamed Ahed Bensouda

Mohamed Ahed Bensouda, a pioneering Moroccan director whose socially conscious films tackled taboo subjects and earned international recognition, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 56. His death prompted widespread mourning across Moroccan media, with tributes highlighting his bold approach......

Taroudant hosts the fourth street arts festival

The city of Taroudant is set to host the fourth edition of its Street Arts Festival on January 2 and 3, organized by the Jawhara Cultural Arts Association. Held under the theme “Street art: pleasure and performance,” the festival aims to enhance cultural outreach and highlight street art......

Figuig hosts the festival of oasis cultures to celebrate a living heritage

From December 18 to 20, the city of Figuig will host the 18th edition of the Festival of Oasis Cultures, an annual event dedicated to highlighting the richness and resilience of Morocco’s oasis heritage. Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the festival is held this year......

Revisiting Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: Literary rebellion and modern subjectivity

The Sultan Moulay Slimane University's Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences in Béni Mellal hosted a special commemorative event on December 13, 2025, celebrating the life and work of Moroccan writer Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine. The event, themed "Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: Writing the......

Hakimi and Hassan Hajjaj unveil creative JUJ space in Casablanca during AFCON

Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi and acclaimed artist Hassan Hajjaj have joined forces to open JUJ, a creative concept space in Casablanca launched in the run up to the Africa Cup of Nations. Conceived as a temporary venue, the project aims to mirror Morocco’s vibrant cultural energy during......

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