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Strengthening cultural ties: Mehdi Bensaid and Rachida Dati meet in Paris

Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Morocco's Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, held discussions on Wednesday evening in Paris with his French counterpart Rachida Dati regarding the enhancement of cultural cooperation between their two nations. This meeting took place at the headquarters of the......

Paris Book Festival highlights Morocco's literary scene

The Paris Book Festival, set to open this Friday at the Grand Palais in the French capital, is honoring Morocco as a "major player" in African publishing, according to Pierre-Yves Bérenguer, the festival's director. "Long reliant on European and Eastern publishing networks,......

Moroccan film 'Hounds' triumphs at FrancoFilm Festival in Rome

The Moroccan film Hounds (Les Meutes), directed by Kamal Lazraq, won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the 15th FrancoFilm Festival in Rome. The event, which concluded on Friday, saw a gathering of diplomats, artists, and cinema lovers. This award marks a significant achievement for Lazraq, whose......

Fes Festival of Sacred Music 2025: A Celebration of Renaissance and Cultural Unity

The 28th Fes Festival of Sacred Music: A Global Stage in Morocco From May 16 to May 24, 2025, the imperial city of Fes will host the 28th edition of the Fes Festival of Sacred Music, an internationally acclaimed event that has become a cultural and spiritual hallmark of Morocco. This year’s theme,......

The 2025 Dublin International Film Festival Pays Tribute to Moroccan Cinema

The 2025 Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) celebrated Moroccan cinema this year as part of its "Country in Focus" program, highlighting the richness and dynamism of the Moroccan film industry. A high-level Moroccan delegation, led by Mr. Abdelaziz El Bouzdaini, Secretary General of......

Casablanca's premier music event: Jazzablanca 2025 announces stellar international lineup

Morocco's vibrant city of Casablanca is set to host the 18th Jazzablanca Festival from July 3-12, 2025, bringing together an extraordinary roster of international music stars and emerging talents.  The festival opens with three dynamic nights at Casa Anfa and Scène 21 from July 3-5.......

Marrakech sets record with historic storytelling marathon

In an extraordinary celebration of culture and creativity, Marrakech has achieved a Guinness World Record for the longest storytelling session, lasting an impressive 80 hours and 35 minutes. This remarkable event, which took place during the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival from January......

Tragedy at Mahakumbh: Deadly Crowd Crush Claims Lives in India

A devastating crowd crush at the Mahakumbh religious festival in northern India has resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, with some reports suggesting the toll could be as high as 15. Many others were injured in the incident, which occurred in the city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Eyewitnesses......

Berlin Film Festival 2025: A showcase of cinematic brilliance and political undertones

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival has unveiled its competition line-up, featuring a diverse array of 19 films vying for the prestigious Golden Bear prize. From poignant political documentaries to nostalgic homages to 1960s spy cinema, this year's selection underscores the festival's......