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Keywords: Cultural Appropriation


Algeria accused of cultural appropriation over Morocco’s Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou

Algeria has come under fire for featuring Morocco’s iconic Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou in a promotional video released by its Defense Ministry. The historic site, located in Morocco’s Ouarzazate province, is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its unique earthen architecture and cultural......

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......

Morocco Defends its Iconic Fassi Caftan Against Algerian Cultural Appropriation

The Moroccan government has taken decisive action to safeguard the country's revered Fassi Caftan from being misappropriated by Algeria. In a bold move, the Ministry of Culture has filed an official complaint with UNESCO, urging the international organization to intervene and prevent the exploitation......

Moroccan Zellij: Culture Minister Holds Talks with Director of World Intellectual Property Organization

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......

Unmasking Algeria's Brazen Cultural Appropriation: Moroccan Zellige Under Siege

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......

Safeguarding Moroccan Cultural Heritage: Countering Algeria's Bold Misappropriation Attempts

Algeria's recent endeavors to lay claim to Morocco's diverse cultural legacy have sparked a surge of social media pages and accounts disseminating erroneous narratives, particularly regarding the iconic Moroccan selham garment, falsely portrayed as an Algerian tradition. In a bold act of cultural......

Balenciaga's "Moroccan Belgha" Slippers Spark Heated Debate Over Cultural Appropriation

In the dynamic realm of high fashion, Balenciaga, a luxury brand, finds itself amidst a contentious discussion ignited by its latest slipper design, which bears a striking resemblance to the iconic Moroccan "belgha." This controversy has rekindled ongoing debates surrounding cultural appropriation......