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Unesco Rejects Literary Café Project on Cuesta de Moyano

The UNESCO advisory body, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), has advised against the installation of a literary café on Madrid's Cuesta de Moyano, a key cultural initiative of the Madrid City Council. While the city government believes the café could help preserve......

Algeria accused of cultural appropriation over Morocco’s Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou

Algeria has come under fire for featuring Morocco’s iconic Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou in a promotional video released by its Defense Ministry. The historic site, located in Morocco’s Ouarzazate province, is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its unique earthen architecture and cultural......

Morocco’s Nadia Amal Bernoussi elected president of UN Human Rights Council advisory committee

Morocco has bolstered its global presence in the field of human rights with the election of Nadia Amal Bernoussi as president of the UN Human Rights Council’s Advisory Committee. The decision was made during the committee’s 33rd session held in Geneva. Comprising 18 independent experts from......

Morocco and Artificial Intelligence: Preparing for Tomorrow’s World

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping societies, revolutionizing labor, and driving automation in production and services. Morocco actively embraces this transformation, with AI taking center stage during the upcoming Science Week from February 17 to 23 in Benguérir. This event will explore......

Nine WWI shipwrecks discovered off Morocco’s southern coast

A Moroccan maritime heritage association has uncovered the locations of nine shipwrecks from World War I along the southern coast of Morocco, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of global maritime history. The vessels, lost over a century ago, originated from various nations, including Japan, Norway,......

Morocco: The leading destination for tourism investment in Africa

Morocco continues to solidify its position as a leader in tourism investments across Africa, supported by a robust economy, sustained growth, and attractive incentives. According to a report from an international tourism organization, Morocco stands out as a prime destination for foreign investors due......

Marrakech Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Storytelling Session at Jamaâ el Fna

Marrakech, once again, showcased its cultural brilliance by making its mark in the Guinness World Records. The city hosted the longest storytelling session ever recorded, lasting 80 hours and 35 minutes. This remarkable feat took place during the International Storytelling Festival of Marrakech, held......

Morocco's Atlas Mountains to Host Groundbreaking Dinosaur Theme Park

Morocco's tourism landscape is set to expand with an innovative dinosaur-themed leisure park in the heart of the Atlas Mountains. The "Dino Parc" project, announced by the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Engineering (SMIT) and the Béni Mellal-Khénifra regional authorities, will......

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......