Morocco
Algeria's Cultural Misstep: Moroccan Zellige Controversy Erupts at Expo 2025
Algeria never fails to be creative in appropriating what belongs to Morocco. The latest is the appropriation of Moroccan zellige, in Japan.
Topic
Heritage
Morocco
Morocco's Ancient Hammams: Where Tradition Meets Modern Luxury
Present in every city and village in Morocco, the hammam draws its origins from Roman and Islamic traditions. For centuries, these public baths built near mosques have allowed the faithful to purify themselves before prayer.
France
Dati's Undeclared Jewels Spark Political Firestorm
It’s getting complicated for the former Keeper of the Seals, Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture. She is the subject of an investigation for "non-declaration of jewelry" to the High Authority for Transparency in Public Life (HATVP).
Morocco
Drones Illuminate Ancient Secrets: Rabat's Chellah to Host Spectacular Night Sky History Show
Luminous artistic performances will soon be organized in Rabat to make heritage accessible to the public. In this regard, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (Culture sector) has launched an international call for tenders for the design, production and realization of these performances.
Morocco
Morocco's Fig Brandy 'Mahia': Calls Grow for Legalization to Protect Cultural Heritage and Boost Economy
Actors from Moroccan civil society are advocating for the protection, promotion and enhancement of "mahia", the Moroccan fig brandy. This will help prevent cultural appropriation.
Morocco
Diplomatic Stew: Morocco Challenges US Ambassador Over Tajine Cultural Appropriation
The Moroccan Bar Association has written to the US Ambassador in Algeria to denounce an attack on the authenticity of Moroccan heritage.
Morocco
Tangier's Skyline Controversy: Historic Monument Overshadowed by Luxury Towers
In Tangier, a large real estate project underway on the city’s corniche is not well received by cultural actors and heritage defenders.
Morocco
Algeria Escalates UNESCO Battle to Safeguard Cultural Heritage from Moroccan Claims
Algeria has initiated several procedures with UNESCO to "secure" what it considers its intangible cultural heritage against Moroccan parties who have allegedly attempted to dispossess it several times.
France
Moroccan Fountain in Aix-les-Bains Gets Free Restoration by Local Craftsmen
The Moroccan fountain in Aix-les-Bains is getting a makeover. Built in 2005 in the green park, in memory of Morocco’s independence agreements negotiated in the city in 1956, it will be entirely rehabilitated by Moroccan workers.
France
French Culture Minister Dati to Sue Journalist Over Undeclared Jewelry Allegations
Rachida Dati, French Minister of Culture, responds to Libération’s investigation claiming that she had omitted to mention luxury jewelry worth a total of 420,000 euros in her asset declaration to the High Authority for Transparency in Public Life (HATVP). She intends to file a complaint against journalist Laurent Léger, author of this article.
Morocco
Iconic Casablanca Café Tafoukt Demolished Following Court-Ordered Liquidation
In compliance with a decision by the Wali of the Casablanca-Settat region, local authorities in the Hay Hassani area of Casablanca began on Friday the demolition of the famous Tafoukt café, which was under judicial liquidation.
Morocco
UNESCO and Morocco Partner to Create First Global Atlas of Food Heritage
UNESCO partners with Morocco for its global project aimed at publishing for the very first time an international Atlas of food heritage, as well as a digital platform for the safeguarding, promotion, and transmission of food heritage to future generations.