Culture & Leisure

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......

Egyptian actress Mona Zaki spent more than a year preparing for what she describes as the most demanding role of her career: portraying the legendary singer Oum Kalthoum in El Sett, the new biographical film directed by Marwan Hamed and premiered at the Marrakech International Film Festival 2025. Speaking......

The Festival d’Art Digital (FAD) 2025, hosted in Khouribga, has positioned Morocco at the forefront of global conversations about creativity and technology. Led by director Lahsen El Bouhali, the festival aims to redefine cultural and economic innovation through digital art. El Bouhali, head of......

The 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival officially began on November 28, 2025, bringing together global cinema luminaries in the heart of Morocco. Under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the festival's opening ceremony......

The city of Casablanca is gearing up to host the 9th edition of the International Festival "Casa Al Hal" from November 27 to 29, 2025, at Place Rachidi in the heart of the city. Organized under the theme "From the spirit of the Green March to the glory of Independence," the festival......

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Morocco is set to unveil "Unmuted Morocco: What We Owe One Another," a photography exhibition that delves into themes of solidarity, coexistence, and the shared values that unite Moroccans. The event will open on Saturday, November 22, at 6 p.m.,......

Morocco continues to shine on the global gastronomic stage. Folie Restaurant & Sea Bouznika, a flagship of the Sunset Hospitality Group, has been named Africa’s Best Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant 2025 at the World Culinary Awards, held this year in Sardinia, Italy. The......

When Algeria recently earned a silver medal at Expo Osaka 2025 for best exterior design, its pavilion was praised for featuring what organizers called “Algerian Zellige.” The designation was more than inaccurate; it misrepresented history. Zellige, the intricate geometric mosaic tiles, is......

In a gesture filled with symbolism and boldness, GUESS chose Marrakech, the birthplace of its founder Paul Marciano, to host the eighth edition of its international convention, "One World, One Brand." From October 6 to 8, 2025, the ochre city transformed into a global stage, welcoming nearly......

From October 1 to 5, 2025, Casablanca will once again become the stage for contemporary dance as the city welcomes the 11th edition of the Choreographic Encounters of Casablanca (RCC). Organized by the Col’jam company under the patronage of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the......

CASABLANCA, September 16, 2025 – The magic of the big screen has once again captivated audiences! La Fête du cinéma, held over four days from September 11 to 14, recorded nearly 60,000 admissions across partner cinemas in Morocco. Around 28% of the screenings featured Moroccan......

Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication has officially launched the 23rd edition of the National Press Grand Prix (GPNP), coinciding with National Information Day. This prestigious event celebrates excellence in journalism across Morocco, recognizing outstanding contributions in......

The Daily Telegraph has highlighted the timeless charm of Tangier, portraying the Moroccan port city as a place that has modernized without losing its soul. Once home to around 400,000 residents in the 1970s, Tangier now counts more than 1.3 million inhabitants, yet its historic medina continues to preserve......