A decision banning the use of tar on certain pottery items is worrying artisans in Rabat. In the middle of the summer season, customers are refusing containers stripped of their traditional black coating, and unsold stocks are piling up.
The Mohammed VI Tower , one of the continent’s largest multifunctional projects, now welcomes the general public. Located between Rabat and Salé, this monumental structure required a massive investment of 6.5 billion dirhams to reshape the urban landscape of Morocco’s capital.
Often overshadowed by Marrakech, Fès is asserting itself as a must-visit destination. The former Moroccan capital, listed as a World Heritage Site, offers a fascinating dive into meticulous craftsmanship and authentic gastronomy, far from the purely tourist bustle.
The Moroccan craft sector achieved a historic performance in 2025 with exports exceeding 1.23 billion dirhams, up 11%. This momentum is driven by the carpet segment and the national tourism recovery.
Fès, the capital of Moroccan craftsmanship , stands out for the meticulous nature of its traditions and the resilience of its medieval medina. Between generous gastronomy and centuries-old know-how, the imperial city is asserting itself as an indispensable center of cultural and spiritual stability.
The month of Ramadan is boosting Moroccan handicrafts , a strategic sector employing 2.7 million people. Despite strong export growth, the government is taking action to preserve thirty-two trades threatened with extinction by industrial competition.
Moroccan crafts have seen double-digit growth in the first eleven months of 2025. Driven by the enthusiasm for traditional clothing and demand from across the Atlantic, exports now exceed 1.14 billion dirhams.
Algeria never fails to be creative in appropriating what belongs to Morocco. The latest is the appropriation of Moroccan zellige, in Japan.
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.
Beyond its souks, mild climate and the nighttime atmosphere of Jemaa El-Fna square, the city of Marrakech also attracts visitors with the beauty and unique design of traditional house doors.
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.
Tadelakt is a unique Moroccan lime plaster that meets all decorative desires and is trending in Europe, especially in France.