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Morocco's traditional equestrian art receives major preservation boost

Four key Moroccan institutions have joined forces to safeguard Tbourida, the country's UNESCO-recognized equestrian heritage, through a groundbreaking partnership agreement signed in Rabat. The collaboration aims to protect and develop this ancestral Arab-Amazigh art form, which earned UNESCO intangible......

Remembering Naima Lamcharki: A Tribute to a Moroccan Media Icon

A poignant homage to a legend of Moroccan audiovisual arts The closing ceremony of "Les Impériales Week 2025" was marked by a deeply emotional moment as a tribute was paid to Naima Lamcharki, a towering figure in Morocco’s artistic and communication landscape. Her monumental contributions......

Macron to address Louvre concerns amid museum condition warnings

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit the Louvre Museum on Tuesday following concerns raised about the deteriorating state of the iconic cultural institution. The visit comes shortly after the museum’s director issued a memo highlighting significant challenges impacting both visitors......

Morocco’s rural tourism initiative aims to boost local economies and showcase hidden gems

In a bold move to diversify its tourism offerings and highlight the nation’s rich cultural tapestry, Morocco’s Ministry of Tourism has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform 16 rural villages into vibrant tourist destinations. With a budget of MAD 188 million ($18.5 million), the initiative......

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 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......