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Boualem Sansal returns to France after pardon from Algerian prison

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 Bensaid visits cultural and youth centers in Tetouan

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,......

Grand Egyptian Museum opens, showcasing Tutankhamun's treasures for the first time

The Grand Egyptian Museum officially opened its doors to the public on November 5, 2025, marking the first time all 5,500 artifacts from the tomb of King Tutankhamun have been displayed together since their discovery by British archaeologist Howard Carter 103 years ago. The $1 billion museum, located......

Bensaid represents HM King Mohammed VI at Grand Egyptian Museum opening

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 join UNESCO’s creative cities network

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 : Commemorating Mercy, Justice, and Compassion

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 explores youth marginalization through cinema at the Marrakech Short Film Festival

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......

Artists explore memory and identity in Stuttgart exhibition celebrating cultural exchange

Artists from ten countries have gathered in Stuttgart for the exhibition Connecting Roots: Collective Stories, Individual Identities, which explores how memory shapes identity and connects communities across borders. Held at the ifa Gallery Stuttgart from August 1 to September 21, the show marks the......

Fez Ziarra grows as a center of Senegalese spiritual connection

The annual pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Cheikh Ahmad al-Tijânî in Fez, Morocco, has become an increasingly essential spiritual journey for Senegalese faithful. Once limited to religious elites, the Ziarra now attracts thousands from across Senegal, reflecting a broader embrace of spiritual......

Morocco partners with WIPO to protect cultural heritage against appropriation

Morocco has taken a significant step to safeguard its cultural heritage from appropriation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The agreement, signed in Geneva by Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication,......

Essaouira to host UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference in 2026

For the first time, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference will be held in Africa and an Arab city, with Essaouira, Morocco, chosen as the host for the 18th annual session in 2026. This historic decision reflects the city's growing prominence as a hub of culture, creativity, and sustainable......

El Colacho: Spain’s peculiar baby-jumping festival explained

Spain is no stranger to bizarre festivals, but few rival the sheer strangeness of El Colacho, a centuries-old tradition celebrated in the small town of Castrillo de Murcia, near Burgos. This unusual festival, held annually in June to coincide with the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi, involves men dressed......

El Rocío: A vibrant blend of tradition, faith, and festivity in Andalusia

A pilgrimage like no other In southern Spain’s Andalusia region, the El Rocío pilgrimage stands as a testament to the region’s unique blend of religious devotion and celebratory spirit. Known as "La Romería del Rocío," it is the largest and most famous pilgrimage......