Culture

The highly anticipated third installment of the Avatar saga, Avatar: Of Fire and Ash, will hit Moroccan cinemas on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Directed by James Cameron, the film promises to push the boundaries of cinematic spectacle once again. Cameron introduces a new, more spiritual chapter of......

The Moroccan caftan has officially been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant cultural achievement for the Kingdom. The announcement was made during the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage,......

A commemorative day will mark the 30th anniversary of the passing of Moroccan writer Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine (1941–1995) at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences in Beni Mellal on December 13, 2025. The event, organized by the LRALLARC Laboratory in partnership with the Eurêka Association,......

The opening of “The Ideologies” exhibition in Rabat has brought together prominent artistic voices from across Africa, led this year by Moroccan visual artist Ines-Noor Chaqroun and Gabonese artist Isham Delberg. Hosted at the Embassy and High Representation of the Gabonese Republic in Morocco,......

The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) paid a heartfelt tribute on Tuesday evening to Moroccan actress Fatima Harandi, professionally known as Raouya. The ceremony gathered prominent figures from the arts and media, both from Morocco and abroad. Raouya received the Golden Star award from director......

The League of Arab States has officially declared Rabat, Morocco’s capital, as the Arab Capital of Information for 2026. The announcement was made during the 55th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Information, held in Cairo on Wednesday. The council also selected Doha as the Arab Capital......

Moroccan chef Wijdane Merdad has triumphed at the renowned Cous Cous Festival in San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily, captivating the jury with her innovative creation, "Mediterranean Symphony." This annual event, one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated culinary festivals, serves as a platform......

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has returned to France following his release from an Algerian prison, a week after being pardoned by the Algerian government. The 81-year-old novelist briefly stayed in Germany after his release last Wednesday before making his way back to France, according to his......

Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, visited several cultural institutions and youth-focused platforms in Tetouan on Friday, accompanied by the provincial governor, Abderzak El Manssouri, and local officials. The tour included the Sidi Daoud Educational Center,......

Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, attended the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo on Saturday, representing His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The event, celebrating the launch of the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization,......

Safi and Tangier have earned a prestigious spot on UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, a global initiative recognizing urban centers that leverage cultural heritage and creativity for sustainable development. Announced on World Cities Day 2025, the inclusion of these two Moroccan cities highlights......

Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi, often referred to as Mawlid, stands as one of the most meaningful dates in the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who was born in the holy city of Mecca around the year 571. This pivotal event transformed the course of history......

Salma El Belghiti, a rising voice in Moroccan cinema, has made waves with her latest short film Darhome, showcased at the 2025 Marrakech Short Film Festival (MSFF). This deeply personal yet socially poignant work delves into the lives of marginalized youth in Tangier, reflecting broader societal issues......