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Morocco honored as guest of the 2025 Panama International Book Fair

Morocco is participating as the guest of honor at the 21st Panama International Book Fair, taking place from August 11 to 17 at the Atlapa Convention Center in Panama City. This marks the first time Morocco has been featured as a guest of honor at a book fair in Latin America, reflecting the deepening......

Vietnam launches panoramic tourist train from Hanoi

Vietnam's state railway company has announced the launch of a new double-decker tourist train named Hanoi 5 Gates, which will begin service on August 19. Designed to promote cultural tourism, the train offers a unique travel experience between Hanoi and the city of Từ Sơn, located in Bắc Ninh......

Amsterdam nightclub scheme sparks debate between heritage and housing needs

Amsterdam, known for its vibrant alternative nightlife, is currently at the center of a heated debate following plans to build a new multi-storey building housing a nightclub, café, and apartments. This project, called the Institute for Night Culture (INC), has been approved by the Netherlands’......

Cordoba’s mosque-cathedral narrowly escapes devastating fire

Authorities in Spain have confirmed that the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic examples of Andalusian art, has been saved from a potentially devastating fire. The blaze broke out on Friday evening but was quickly brought under control by firefighters. Mayor......

Fez medina earns place on ALECSO’s Arab architectural heritage registry

Steeped in over a thousand years of history, the medina of Fez has secured its position as a cornerstone of Arab-Islamic culture by joining the inaugural registry of Arab architectural and urban heritage. Launched by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), the registry......

Excellence Program 2025: Moroccan artisans trained to preserve and promote heritage crafts

The Secretariat of State for Handicrafts, Social and Solidarity Economy, in collaboration with the Maison de l’Artisan, has launched the second edition of the Excellence Program 2025. This ambitious initiative aims to modernize, structure, and boost production units working in the traditional carpet......

Ahidous festival returns: Aïn Leuh hosts 24th edition celebrating Amazigh heritage

The town of Aïn Leuh, located in Morocco’s Ifrane province, lit up with colors, rhythms, and tradition as it welcomed the 24th edition of the National Ahidous Festival on the evening of Friday, July 18, 2025. A vibrant mix of music, cultural performances, and celebration marked the beginning......

Throne Day a legacy of faith and guardianship of the divine message

As Morocco celebrates Throne Day, the nation also reflects on its deep-rooted spiritual identity and unwavering commitment to Islam. With more than 1.6 million Moroccans who have memorized the Quran and approximately 30,000 Quranic memorization centers—primarily located in cities such as Agadir......

Morocco’s cultural heritage: celebrating global influence while safeguarding tradition

In 1325, the famed Moroccan Amazigh traveler Ibn Battuta embarked on a journey of knowledge that would span 24 years and 75,000 miles. His travelogue, the Riḥlah, documented a world interconnected by culture and ideas. Today, Morocco continues to leave its mark globally, blending tradition with modern......