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Marrakech Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Storytelling Session at Jamaâ el Fna

Marrakech, once again, showcased its cultural brilliance by making its mark in the Guinness World Records. The city hosted the longest storytelling session ever recorded, lasting 80 hours and 35 minutes. This remarkable feat took place during the International Storytelling Festival of Marrakech, held......

Morocco's Atlas Mountains to Host Groundbreaking Dinosaur Theme Park

Morocco's tourism landscape is set to expand with an innovative dinosaur-themed leisure park in the heart of the Atlas Mountains. The "Dino Parc" project, announced by the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Engineering (SMIT) and the Béni Mellal-Khénifra regional authorities, will......

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......

Rabat's International Book Fair Marks 30th Anniversary with Global Literary Gathering in 2025

Morocco's capital is gearing up for a milestone literary celebration as the 30th International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL) prepares to welcome bibliophiles and industry professionals from April 17-27, 2025, at the OLM Souissi venue in Rabat. The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication......

Celebrating Cultural Heritage Barid Al-Maghrib Honors Malhoun with a Commemorative Stamp

Barid Al-Maghrib has released a special postage stamp to mark the first anniversary of Malhoun's recognition as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This initiative, carried out in collaboration with Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication and UNESCO, highlights......

Notre Dame Cathedral Reopens Five Years After Devastating Fire 

Notre Dame Cathedral, an iconic cultural and historical treasure situated on an island in the River Seine in Paris, France, is reopening this weekend after more than five years of meticulous restoration. The medieval masterpiece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was severely damaged by a catastrophic fire......

Henna Celebrated as Part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Henna, both the plant and the ancient art of body decoration, has officially been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list during the organization’s 19th session in Asunción, Paraguay. This recognition highlights the cultural and historical significance of henna across the......

Global Training on Source Verification for Influencers Combating Disinformation and Hate Speech

In a world where digital content creators have become a primary source of information for the public, a new survey conducted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reveals concerning trends. According to the report, two-thirds of influencers fail to verify their......

Morocco Elected Vice-President of ICOMOS General Assembly for 2024

Morocco has been unanimously elected to serve as Vice-President of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) General Assembly for 2024. This historic decision was made during the assembly held in Ouro Preto, a city in southeastern Brazil, on Wednesday. Aboulkacem Chebri, President of......