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Ancient Amazigh New Year: A Cultural Celebration Bridging Millennia

The Amazigh New Year, known as Yennayer, stands as one of North Africa's most significant cultural celebrations, marking both the start of the agricultural calendar and embodying centuries of Indigenous heritage. As communities across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and parts of Libya and Mali welcome......

Morocco Strengthens Official Status of Amazigh Language with Historic New Year Celebration

The Moroccan government has reinforced its commitment to strengthening the official status of the Amazigh language, as announced by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch during the Amazigh New Year celebrations in Agadir. The government has implemented several projects to integrate the Amazigh language into......

Morocco Celebrates Amazigh New Year with Nationwide Cultural Festivals

Across Morocco, vibrant celebrations are underway marking the Amazigh New Year 2975, known locally as "Idh Yennayer." The festivities showcase the nation's rich cultural heritage through an array of traditional performances, exhibitions, and artistic displays. In Meknes, the Mohammed El......

Morocco Strengthens Heritage Protection with New Trademark Registrations

In a significant move to safeguard its cultural legacy, Morocco's Handicrafts Office has registered ten new trademarks, marking a decisive step in the nation's ongoing efforts to protect its traditional crafts and designs from cultural appropriation. The Secretariat of State for Handicrafts,......

Historic Maritime Discovery: 19th-Century Shipwrecks Found Off Morocco's Coast

Morocco's underwater heritage received a significant boost with the discovery of two historic shipwrecks near the coastal city of El Jadida. The National Center for Studies and Research on Underwater Heritage, operating under the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, announced the finding......

Libya Declares Public Holiday for Amazigh New Year 2975

The High Council for the Amazigh of Libya has announced that Monday, January 13, 2025, will be observed as an official public holiday in all Amazigh-speaking regions of the country, marking the beginning of the Amazigh New Year 2975. This decision aligns with earlier resolutions, including a 2012 decree......

Casablanca's Historic Church Transforms into Andalusian Music Haven for 3-Day Festival

The Moroccan Association of Andalusian Music (AMMA) is set to host its third annual festival celebrating the nation's rich musical heritage from January 16-18, 2024. The event will take place in the iconic former Sacré-Cœur Church in Casablanca, transforming the historic venue into a......

Morocco Intensifies Protection of Cultural Heritage Amid Regional Disputes

Throughout Morocco, a renewed push to protect the nation's rich cultural heritage is gaining momentum, with the government taking decisive steps to prevent cultural appropriation. Minister of Culture Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid has announced plans to fully implement Bill No. 33.22, a comprehensive measure......

Morocco Takes Center Stage at 2025 Paris Book Festival, Showcasing Literary Renaissance

Morocco has secured its position as the guest of honor at the upcoming Paris Book Festival, scheduled for April 11-13, 2025. This prestigious recognition marks Morocco's return to the prominent cultural event after an eight-year hiatus, highlighting the nation's dynamic publishing landscape. The......

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