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FNAP 2025: Marrakech celebrates heritage through music and rhythm

If the majestic El Badi Palace symbolized the heart of the 54th Festival National des Arts Populaires (FNAP) opening night, its second evening offered a pulse that resonated deeply within Marrakech’s cultural soul. With a dual-stage celebration, the festival expanded its reach and vibrancy, filling......

Morocco’s living heritage shines at FNAP 2025 in Marrakech

The ancient El Badi Palace in Marrakech transformed into a vibrant stage on Friday night as the 54th Festival National des Arts Populaires (FNAP) opened its doors. Under the theme “Intangible cultural heritage in motion,” the five-day festival celebrates Morocco’s diverse musical and......

Morocco leads global efforts against cultural property trafficking

Morocco is hosting an international conference in Rabat focused on combating the trafficking of cultural property. The six-day event brings together experts and policymakers to discuss the role of customs authorities in protecting cultural heritage from illegal trade, a growing global issue. Morocco's......

Elderly driver halts traffic with attempt to descend Rome’s Spanish Steps

An 81-year-old man attempted to drive his car down the historic Spanish Steps in Rome, sparking shock among locals and tourists at the iconic site. The steps, renowned for their steep and elegant design, were briefly disrupted by the unusual maneuver, though no harm was done to the landmark. Swift intervention......

Mawazine 2025: Rabat set to host a spectacular evening of music

This Friday, June 20, 2025, Rabat prepares to welcome music lovers from across Morocco and beyond for the opening day of Mawazine 2025, Africa’s premier music festival. As the city gears up for a night of unforgettable performances, the festival promises a dynamic mix of traditional and contemporary......

Philippines and Morocco celebrate 50 years of ties through music and cultural connection

The Philippines and Morocco commemorated 50 years of diplomatic ties this week with a celebration that transcended formality, offering a vibrant display of culture and shared humanity. In Rabat, the Philippine Embassy hosted an event where Kontra-GaPi, a renowned ensemble from the University of the......

Fez festival of sacred music: a celebration of spiritual connections

As the sun dipped below the ancient walls of Bab Makina, the 28th Fez Festival of Sacred Music commenced, inviting audiences into a realm where tradition and transcendence seamlessly intertwined. Curated under the evocative theme “Renaissances: From nature to the sacred,” this year’s......

Morocco’s initiative to safeguard handicraft heritage through vocational training

Morocco’s Secretary of State for Handicrafts, Lahcen Saadi, recently highlighted the alarming decline of traditional Moroccan handicrafts. During a session of oral questioning at the House of Representatives, Saadi emphasized the collective responsibility to uphold these vital elements of Morocco’s......

Princess Lalla Hasnaa fosters cultural ties between Morocco and Azerbaijan

Morocco’s Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Foundation for the Safeguarding of the Cultural Heritage of Rabat, hosted a special tea ceremony in Baku, Azerbaijan, where she gathered influential women from the cultural and artistic spheres. This event, held on Thursday, highlighted the importance......