Marrakech, Morocco, is gearing up for a culinary spectacle as it hosts the continent's top culinary talents in the Africa's Top Chefs Tournament 2024. This highly anticipated event promises to be a feast for the senses, showcasing the diverse and vibrant food scene that Africa has to offer. The......

In the heart of Morocco, where every corner tells a story and every moment is steeped in tradition, the city of Taroudant is experiencing a vibrant resurgence of its rich cultural heritage. At the forefront of this revival is the timeless art of Malhoun, a unique blend of Moroccan poetry and music that......

As Paris Design Week 2024 unfolds, the city once again claims its title as the global capital of design. From September 5 to 14, the renowned Maison & Objet fair is drawing design enthusiasts, professionals, and journalists from around the world to explore innovative ideas and artistic expressions. At......

In a groundbreaking move set to challenge Western stereotypes of Moroccan fashion, Zineb Seghrouchni, the visionary behind DAR Cultural Agency, is co-curating a revolutionary Moroccan fashion exhibition in Utrecht, Netherlands. Opening on October 3 at the Centraal Museum, this showcase aims to present......

In a remarkable fusion of sustainability and humanitarian aid, Moroccan architect Aziza Chaouni has been honored with a prestigious design award for her groundbreaking approach to disaster relief housing. The Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) announced that Chaouni's design office, Aziza Chaouni Projects......

A key meeting between Alberto Barbera, Artistic Director of the Venice Film Festival, Pascal Diot, General Director of the Venice Production Bridge, and Abdelaziz Bouzdaini, Director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), took place to explore ways to enhance cooperation between Morocco and Italy......

The inaugural Moroccan Cinema Festival, held from 7 to 10 September , marks a significant milestone in the country's cultural landscape. Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, highlighted the event's potential to showcase Morocco's burgeoning film industry during......

In a thrilling turn of events, Morocco's literary scene has received a significant boost as one of its most celebrated authors, Abdellah Taïa, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Goncourt Prize. Taïa's latest novel, "Le Bastion des Larmes," has made it to the first round......

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has unveiled its annual "Cities of Poems" contest, an elegant complement to its esteemed "Capitals of Culture in the Islamic World" program. This year, the cities of Marrakech, Benghazi in Libya, and Shusha......

Moroccan cinema enthusiasts are in for a treat this September as the highly anticipated film "TRIPLE A" prepares to grace screens across the country. Directed by the talented Jihane El Bahhar, this dark comedy-drama promises to challenge viewers' expectations and spark important conversations. "TRIPLE......

In a strategic meeting focused on deepening cinematic ties, Abdelaziz Bouzdaini, Director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), and Carlo Gentile, Head of International Relations at Italy’s Rai Cinema, discussed advancing film production collaborations between Morocco and Italy. This significant......

Under the scorching summer sun of Northern Italy, the Venice Film Festival, known as the Mostra, is in full swing. Among the global cinematic elite gathered on the Lido Island, a prominent Maroccan delegation, led by Abdelaziz El Bouzdaini, Director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), is making......

Study Highlights Untapped Opportunities for Morocco’s Cultural and Creative Sectors The evolution of Gnaoua music from obscurity to global acclaim serves as a compelling blueprint for harnessing the economic potential of Morocco’s broader creative industries, according to a new study.  Published......