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Morocco’s King Extends Condolences to Edgar Morin’s Family

King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and compassion to the family of the French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin who passed away on Friday. In this message, the Sovereign said he learned with deep emotion and sadness of the passing of Edgar Morin, an immense figure of universal thought, a sociologist and […]

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Morocco Gains EU Support to Advance Creative/Cultural Industries & Boost Youth Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Morocco-EU cooperation is gaining momentum with the EU backing of three new projects aimed at boosting creative & creative industries (CCIs) in the Kingdom. On Tuesday, Moroccan minister of Youth & Culture Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid and EU ambassador to Morocco Dimiter Tzantchev presided over in Rabat the signing ceremony of these selected initiatives designed to […]

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New IMA President Hails Cultural Momentum in Morooco Under King’s Leadership

The new president of the Arab World Institute, Anne-Claire Legendre, praised the cultural momentum underway in Morocco under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, and affirmed that strengthening the “historic” partnership with the Kingdom will be among her top priorities. She is expected to pay soon a visit to Morocco, her first since taking office […]

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Morocco rebukes Algeria over ‘unacceptable’ conduct at UNESCO cultural event

Morocco issued a strongly worded rebuke on May 21 accusing individuals linked to Algeria’s delegation at UNESCO of “unacceptable” conduct, as Algerian regime looks intent on contaminating sports and culture with its enmity towards anything Moroccan. In a statement, Morocco’s delegation said participants representing Moroccan civil society were subjected to repeated verbal abuse during events […]

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On the Trail of Saint-Exupéry: The Toulouse-Tarfaya Aerial Rally Reaches Morocco’s Deep South

The fifth edition of the Toulouse-Tarfaya Aerial Rally made its emblematic stopover at Tarfaya on Sunday, as 17 light aircraft carrying 43 participants from France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom completed one of the most evocative legs of a route that retraces the historic path of the French Aéropostale across the Iberian Peninsula and […]

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Morocco Set to Join TV5MONDE Governance, Major Diplomatic & Cultural Breakthrough

Morocco is set to become the first African country to join TV5 Monde governance, which includes France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Monaco and Quebec. It is a major diplomatic and cultural milestone demonstrating Morocco’s central role in the French-speaking global community, media, arts, business… The move will also strengthen Morocco’s soft-power and nation branding across the […]

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From Nairobi, Macron praises Morocco’s education reform as African model

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Morocco’s education system as an “extraordinary model” for Africa, highlighting what he described as “an incredible revolution” spurred by the leadership of King Mohammed VI. Speaking at the closing of the Africa Forward “Inspire & Connect” business forum in Nairobi, held ahead of the Africa Forward summit, Macron said Morocco […]

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Marrakech celebrates centuries‑old Caftan art

Morocco’s centuries‑old caftan tradition was on full display this week as the 26th edition of Caftan Week opened in Marrakech, celebrating a craft that remains woven into the daily life of the Kingdom and recently earned international recognition from UNESCO. Held at the historic Palais El Badi under the theme “Souffle de l’Atlas” -or breeze […]

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UNESCO Africa Week: Water, Culture, and a Rich Multidimensional Program

Morocco will participate in the 2026 edition of UNESCO Africa Week, taking place from May 19 to 22 at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, with a program that Maroc Diplomatique news outlet has described as both an institutional priority and a platform for showcasing the breadth and depth of the Kingdom’s cultural and scientific engagement […]

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Inauguration of Moroccan Pavilion at 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition

The Moroccan Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition was inaugurated Friday by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch. The “Asǝṭṭa” project, led by artist Amina Agueznay and curator Meryem Berrada, represents Morocco at this major art exhibition, held at the Doges through next November. This artistic project reflects the multifaceted richness of Moroccan […]