Keywords: Handicrafts


Morocco inaugurates cultural pavilion in Mexico ahead of 2026 World Cup village event

A Moroccan cultural pavilion has been inaugurated in Mexico City as part of the “Aldea Global 2026” (Global Village 2026), an international cultural event held alongside preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pavilion, which will remain open until June 21, aims to showcase Morocco’s......

Morocco launches digital program to modernize handicrafts sector

Morocco has introduced a national program to accelerate the digital transformation of its handicrafts sector, aiming to improve competitiveness and expand market access for artisans. The initiative was announced in Rabat by Lahcen Essaadi during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. It forms part of a broader......

Moroccan handicraft exports rise 11% in 2025

Moroccan handicraft exports continued their upward trend in 2025, recording an 11% increase and reaching a total turnover of over 1.23 billion dirhams, according to the State Secretariat for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Traditional clothing saw the strongest growth, rising 75% and......

Morocco’s tourism revenues hit MAD 100 billion in first nine months of 2025

Morocco is steadily affirming its position as one of the region’s premier travel destinations, with tourism revenues reaching MAD 100 billion in the first nine months of 2025. The country welcomed 15 million visitors during this period, signaling robust growth in the sector. Data from the Foreign......

Morocco’s social economy drives heritage preservation and local development

Morocco’s social economy and handicrafts sector plays a vital role in safeguarding local heritage while fostering economic growth, said Lahcen Saadi, Secretary of State for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the second Regional Exhibition of Social......

Morocco enhances energy efficiency initiatives in handicraft sector

Morocco is intensifying efforts to improve energy efficiency within its handicraft industry, aiming to reduce firewood and gas consumption. A new agreement, signed between the Secretary of State for Handicrafts and the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE), outlines a strategy to integrate energy-saving......

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......

Morocco’s tourism sector breaks records with bold strategies for 2030

In 2025, Morocco’s tourism industry is enjoying an unprecedented boom, reflecting the success of government strategies that have transformed the kingdom into one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations. During the first quarter of the year alone, Morocco welcomed an impressive......

Boosting Moroccan Handicrafts through Digital and Financial Innovation

A strategic partnership was signed in Rabat to accelerate the digital and financial transformation of Morocco's traditional industries. The agreement, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, brings together the Secretary of State for Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy, the......