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Jubilant Peruvians Celebrate New Pope at Mass in Adoptive City

Thousands of Peruvians gathered with joy in Chiclayo to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, a man they proudly claim as one of their own. The newly appointed head of the Catholic Church, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, spent nearly a decade living and serving in the northern coastal city,......

Gluten-free delights: Exploring Moroccan cuisine without wheat

Traveling through Morocco while adhering to a gluten-free diet may seem daunting, yet it presents a unique opportunity to savor the nation's rich culinary heritage without compromising health or taste. With its abundance of wheat-based dishes, Morocco offers a tapestry of flavors, from tagines to......

Hollywood shocked by Trump's tariffs on films produced abroad

Hollywood is facing uncertainty and skepticism over President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 100% tariff on films produced abroad and distributed in the U.S. Industry professionals and experts widely criticize this idea, arguing that it is impractical for the American audiovisual sector. Jonathan......

20th Arabesques Festival in Montpellier celebrates Morocco

The 20th edition of the Arabesques Festival in Montpellier, set to take place in 2025, will focus on Morocco, organizers announced during a press conference in Rabat on Tuesday, marking the launch of preparations. The festival, supported by a partnership between the Hiba Foundation and the City of Montpellier,......

Mourning a musical icon: Mohcine Jamal's legacy endures

The Moroccan music scene is in mourning following the death of Mohcine Jamal, a cherished figure in the country’s artistic heritage. He passed away today after a lengthy illness, as confirmed by his daughter, marking a poignant end to an era of traditional Moroccan music. Jamal's artistic......

Strengthening Cultural Ties: FNM and Île-de-France Region Partnership

The National Foundation of Museums (FNM) and the Île-de-France Region have formalized their collaboration with a declaration of intent signed on Monday at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat. The agreement, endorsed by FNM President Mehdi Qotbi and Île-de-France......

UNESCO recognizes Ibn Toufail's medical poem as a vital part of global heritage

UNESCO has officially added "Al Orjoza fi teb," the renowned medical poem by 12th-century Andalusian philosopher-physician Ibn Toufail, to its Memory of the World register. This significant addition, presented by Morocco, is part of a broader initiative that includes 73 other documentary collections......

Morockshow festival: A unique musical collaboration in Marrakech

The Morockshow Festival is set to shine on April 19, 2025, in Marrakech, showcasing an extraordinary musical collaboration between the renowned American jam band Umphrey’s McGee and Morocco's innovative Meteor Airlines. This event promises to be a highlight of the festival, marking a fusion......

Remembering Mario Vargas Llosa: A Literary Titan of Latin America

Mario Vargas Llosa, the acclaimed Nobel Laureate and prominent figure in Latin American literature, passed away on Sunday in Lima at the age of 89. His son, Alvaro Vargas Llosa, announced that the esteemed author died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. For over fifty years, Vargas Llosa shaped......

Barcelona to host the 2026 World Architecture Congress

Barcelona will become the global center of architecture in 2026 by hosting the World Architecture Congress, titled Becoming, architectures for a planet in transition. The event, organized by the International Union of Architects (UIA), will take place from June 28 to July 2 in the Catalan capital, attracting......

World Expo 2025 Opens in Japan Amid Turbulent Times

The World Expo 2025 officially opened in Osaka, Japan, offering a vibrant platform for 160 nations and regions to display their innovations in technology, cuisine, and culture. Amidst a backdrop of global conflict and economic uncertainty, Japan aims to inspire unity and hope through this grand international......

Morocco’s Pavilion at Paris Book Festival 2025 Unveiled by Bensaid

On the evening of Thursday, the Moroccan Pavilion at the 2025 Paris Book Festival, a prominent guest of honor at the event, was officially inaugurated by Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication. The festival, held at the Grand Palais in Paris, will run until April 13. The......

Financial Support for 29 Film Festivals in Morocco

The Film Festivals Support Committee, which convened on March 3 and 4 in Rabat, has selected 29 festivals and events to receive financial assistance totaling 6,770,000 MAD. The committee reviewed 31 funding requests and met with festival organizers who presented their projects. Among the recipients,......