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Protecting the Louvre: Urgent Measures for preservation

In response to the alarming state of the Louvre Museum, French public authorities, led by President Emmanuel Macron, are mobilizing efforts to safeguard this iconic institution. The museum’s president, Laurence des Cars, has raised an urgent concern regarding the "advanced degradation"......

Marrakech premieres film festival celebrating Moroccan heritage and memory

Morocco's historic city of Marrakech is set to inaugurate its first Cinema and History Festival from January 23-27, offering a unique exploration of national identity and historical narrative through film. The festival, organized by the Association of Cinema and History, will center on the theme......

Ancient Amazigh New Year: A Cultural Celebration Bridging Millennia

The Amazigh New Year, known as Yennayer, stands as one of North Africa's most significant cultural celebrations, marking both the start of the agricultural calendar and embodying centuries of Indigenous heritage. As communities across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and parts of Libya and Mali welcome......

Morocco Strengthens Official Status of Amazigh Language with Historic New Year Celebration

The Moroccan government has reinforced its commitment to strengthening the official status of the Amazigh language, as announced by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch during the Amazigh New Year celebrations in Agadir. The government has implemented several projects to integrate the Amazigh language into......

Morocco's Independence Manifesto: 81 Years of Transformative Change

On January 11, 1944, a single document changed the course of Moroccan history. The Independence Manifesto, delivered to French authorities, marked a decisive shift in North Africa's colonial resistance and set Morocco on a path to sovereignty. In 1944, Morocco was divided among colonial powers:......

Morocco Celebrates Amazigh New Year with Nationwide Cultural Festivals

Across Morocco, vibrant celebrations are underway marking the Amazigh New Year 2975, known locally as "Idh Yennayer." The festivities showcase the nation's rich cultural heritage through an array of traditional performances, exhibitions, and artistic displays. In Meknes, the Mohammed El......

Morocco Strengthens Heritage Protection with New Trademark Registrations

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,......

Libya Declares Public Holiday for Amazigh New Year 2975

The High Council for the Amazigh of Libya has announced that Monday, January 13, 2025, will be observed as an official public holiday in all Amazigh-speaking regions of the country, marking the beginning of the Amazigh New Year 2975. This decision aligns with earlier resolutions, including a 2012 decree......

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......

Remembering Morocco's Cultural Icons: A 2024 Retrospective of Notable Lives Lost

Throughout 2024, Morocco bid farewell to several influential figures who left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural landscape. From royalty to artists, these individuals shaped Morocco's identity through their contributions to various fields. Among the most significant losses was Lalla......

Historic Maritime Recovery: Hundreds of Ancient Artifacts Rescued from Black Market in Alexandria

Egyptian authorities have successfully intercepted an extensive collection of Greco-Roman antiquities in a significant enforcement operation near Alexandria. Two individuals were apprehended on Monday for attempting to sell 448 historical artifacts illegally obtained from Abu Qir Bay. The recovered......

Historic Reform: Morocco's Family Code Embraces a New Era 

A significant milestone in the reform of Morocco's Family Code was reached on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, with a government-led communication event. This initiative follows a pivotal meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI, where the groundwork was laid for drafting the final version of the law, as confirmed......

Celebrating Cultural Heritage Barid Al-Maghrib Honors Malhoun with a Commemorative Stamp

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......