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UNESCO recognizes Italian cooking as intangible cultural heritage

Italian cuisine has officially been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, a distinction celebrated across the country as both a cultural victory and long-awaited acknowledgment. The decision was announced during UNESCO’s annual meeting in New Delhi, where several traditions......

Moroccan caftan added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list

The Moroccan caftan has officially been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant cultural achievement for the Kingdom. The announcement was made during the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage,......

Commemorating 30 years since the passing of Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine

A commemorative day will mark the 30th anniversary of the passing of Moroccan writer Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine (1941–1995) at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences in Beni Mellal on December 13, 2025. The event, organized by the LRALLARC Laboratory in partnership with the Eurêka Association,......

Guy Bévert, drummer and singer of La Compagnie Créole, dies at 76

Guy Bévert, the Guadeloupean drummer and vocalist who helped shape the joyful sound of La Compagnie Créole, died overnight from Wednesday to Thursday at the age of 76, the group’s spokesperson confirmed on Saturday. A founding member of the iconic 1980s band, Bévert had stepped......

Artistic dialogue across Africa: Ines-Noor Chaqroun and Isham Delberg unite in Rabat

The opening of “The Ideologies” exhibition in Rabat has brought together prominent artistic voices from across Africa, led this year by Moroccan visual artist Ines-Noor Chaqroun and Gabonese artist Isham Delberg. Hosted at the Embassy and High Representation of the Gabonese Republic in Morocco,......

FIFM 2025: Moroccan icon Raouya honored with golden star

The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) paid a heartfelt tribute on Tuesday evening to Moroccan actress Fatima Harandi, professionally known as Raouya. The ceremony gathered prominent figures from the arts and media, both from Morocco and abroad. Raouya received the Golden Star award from director......

Rabat named Arab capital of information for 2026

The League of Arab States has officially declared Rabat, Morocco’s capital, as the Arab Capital of Information for 2026. The announcement was made during the 55th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Information, held in Cairo on Wednesday. The council also selected Doha as the Arab Capital......

Princess Diana returns to Paris as an eternal icon at Musée Grévin

Twenty-eight years after her tragic passing, Princess Diana symbolically returns to Paris, the city where her destiny was sealed. This week, the Musée Grévin unveiled a new wax figure of "Lady Di," dressed in the iconic black revenge dress. The legendary outfit, emblematic of......

Moroccan chef Wijdane Merdad shines at Italy's Cous Cous Festival with "Mediterranean Symphony"

Moroccan chef Wijdane Merdad has triumphed at the renowned Cous Cous Festival in San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily, captivating the jury with her innovative creation, "Mediterranean Symphony." This annual event, one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated culinary festivals, serves as a platform......

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,......