Morocco
Marrakech Tourist Attractions Double Entry Fees, Sparking Industry Backlash
To the general surprise, the prices of admission tickets to the historical monuments of Marrakech have seen an unexpected increase.
Topic
Heritage
Morocco
French Culture Minister Backs Morocco in Heritage Dispute with Algeria
While friction is multiplying between Moroccans and Algerians over the caftan and the zellige, Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture, lends her support to Morocco and advocates for the promotion, recognition and preservation of Moroccan heritage and know-how.
Morocco
Algeria Launches Initiative to Safeguard Cultural Heritage Amid Regional Disputes
Algeria and Morocco continue to dispute the paternity of culinary dishes, traditional costumes, jewelry, architectural ornaments, as well as musical genres. A recently created organization positions itself as a bulwark against the appropriation of Algerian heritage.
Morocco
Algeria Seeks UNESCO Recognition for Zellige Art, Intensifying Cultural Rivalry with Morocco
While Rabat and Algiers are disputing the paternity of the zellige, Algeria has officially submitted a file to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Morocco
Facing criticism, Balenciaga removes Moroccan babouches from its store
Accused of cultural appropriation, the French luxury fashion brand Balenciaga has been forced to remove a pair of mules strongly inspired by the traditional Moroccan babouches.
Morocco
Balenciaga: the Moroccan babouche at ... $1,000!
The French luxury fashion brand Balenciaga is being criticized for selling a new model of slippers, inspired by the famous Moroccan "belgha" for $995.
Morocco
Ancient Roman Port District Unearthed in Morocco's UNESCO Site
Moroccan archaeologists have discovered the ruins of the "first" ancient port district in Morocco, on Chellah in Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage site of 3.15 square kilometers whose footprint is almost five times larger than that of Pompeii.
Morocco
Algeria Accused of Attempting to Claim Moroccan Sufi Music 'Hadra' as UNESCO Heritage
Algeria is trying to appropriate other Moroccan arts, including the "Hadra", a music borrowed from Sufi rituals, which was originally played only in private and closed circles.
Morocco
Oriental Fashion Show Celebrates 50th Edition in Paris, Showcasing Moroccan Caftans
The Silk Road and Al Andalus Association are celebrating the 50th edition of the Oriental Fashion Show (OFS) this year. The event will be held on the Left Bank of Paris on January 24 and 25.
Morocco
Supermodel Imaan Hammam Debuts '90s-Inspired Eyewear Collection with Port Tanger
The Port Tanger eyewear brand has launched new models, the result of a collaboration with Dutch model of Moroccan origin Imaan Hammam . The collection was recently highlighted by the 26-year-old star.
Morocco
Moroccan Broadcaster SNRT Hosts Open House for Diaspora Community Leaders
Open house days for the Moroccan community living abroad. This is an initiative of the SNRT to highlight the role played by these Moroccan citizens living around the world in national development.
Morocco
Supermodel Imaan Hammam Showcases Arab Heritage in Amina Muaddi's Cairo-Shot Campaign
The Dutch model of Moroccan-Egyptian origin Imaan Hammam and Amina Muaddi celebrate Arab culture through the spring 2022 campaign of the shoe brand.