Keywords: Zellige
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 1325, the famed Moroccan Amazigh traveler Ibn Battuta embarked on a journey of knowledge that would span 24 years and 75,000 miles. His travelogue, the Riḥlah, documented a world interconnected by culture and ideas. Today, Morocco continues to leave its mark globally, blending tradition with modern......
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,......
Barid Al-Maghrib has released a special postage stamp to mark the first anniversary of Malhoun's recognition as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This initiative, carried out in collaboration with Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication and UNESCO, highlights......
Morocco's zellige art is a resplendent gem in the world of cultural heritage, captivating admirers worldwide, including Simona Mirela Miculescu, President of UNESCO's General Conference. During her visit to Tetouan, a city in northern Morocco, Miculescu was profoundly moved by the intricate beauty......
In a determined effort to safeguard its cultural heritage, Morocco is taking bold steps to protect the intricate art of zellige from perceived appropriation by its neighboring country, Algeria. This initiative comes amid growing tensions following Algeria's attempts to claim various elements of Moroccan......
Cultural appropriation is not new, but Algeria's recent attempts to claim Morocco's rich heritage, specifically the iconic zellige, intricate mosaic tilework synonymous with Moroccan culture, have sparked outrage and ignited a fierce debate over cultural identity and heritage preservation. For......
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