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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......

Major heist at California museum: over 1,000 artifacts stolen from Oakland storage

More than 1,000 historical artifacts were stolen during a night-time burglary at a storage facility belonging to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), authorities confirmed this week. The incident occurred on October 15around 3:30 a.m., when intruders broke into the warehouse and......

Ancient rock carvings in Guelmim withstand nearby construction threat, CNDH confirms

Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has confirmed that an ancient rock art site in Guelmim province remains intact despite fears of damage caused by nearby construction. The site, located at Jebel Bouadio in the commune of Taghjijt, drew public attention after reports on social......

Spain’s living traditions seek UNESCO recognition for jota music and floral carpets

Spain is deepening its efforts to preserve and promote its rich intangible cultural heritage, with a national bid to include traditional jota music and ornate floral carpets on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2026. The initiative reflects a broader......

Notre-Dame's restored towers reopen, offering breathtaking views of Paris

Six years after the devastating fire of 2019, the north and south towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral will reopen to the public this Saturday as part of France’s annual Heritage Days. Visitors will once again ascend the 424 steps to discover breathtaking views......

Archaeologists race to save Gaza artifacts amid ongoing destruction and evacuations

Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have issued their second evacuation order this week in Gaza City as part of ongoing military operations. The strikes, described by Palestinian and international observers as a cultural and human genocide, have placed Gaza’s historical and archeological treasures......

Moroccan broadcasting icon Ali Hassan passes away at 84

The Moroccan media and cultural landscape mourns the loss of Ali Hassan, a celebrated journalist and television presenter, who passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 84, according to sources close to his family. A pioneer of Moroccan broadcasting Born as Mohamed El Wali in the village......

Moroccan visionaries shaping tourism and culture's global rise

Morocco's tourism and cultural sectors owe much of their vibrancy and success to a group of innovative yet often overlooked figures. These visionaries have redefined the country’s cultural and tourism landscapes through bold creativity and a deep commitment to preserving heritage. Despite their......