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Morocco’s leading role in strengthening cultural ties, promoting quality education, and fostering exemplary academic cooperation within the Francophone space was highlighted on Thursday in Abidjan. True to its commitment to the Francophone community, the Kingdom actively works to enhance educational and cultural ties with its partners, particularly in Africa, Morocco’s ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire and […]
Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency launched on Sunday at Al-Quds University the Chair of Moroccan Studies, a new academic specialty meant to promote academic exchanges and the influence of Moroccan culture and civilization in Palestine. The launch ceremony was attended by Director of the Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, Mohamed Salem Cherkaoui, President of Al-Quds University, […]
French culture minister Rachida Dati highlighted at the end of her visit Morocco’s major development leaps in the southern provinces, the Sahara. During her visit, Dati used the Moroccan term for the Sahara: southern provinces, calling her visit “historic” and a continuation of the momentum launched by Paris recognition of the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its […]
A rare fossil uncovered in Egypt’s Fayum Desert has led to the identification of a new species of apex predator, named Bastetodon. This remarkable discovery, published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, offers fresh insights into the evolution of ancient carnivorous mammals that once dominated African ecosystems. The fossil belongs to the hyaenodonts, an extinct […]
Morocco has received the distinction of being the guest of honor of two international events in Paris, the book fair and the agricultural exhibition. French minister Rachid Dati said Morocco will be celebrated in the Paris book fair on April 11-13. She made the announcement ahead of her visit to Morocco’s Sahara where she will […]
The firm and constant support of King Mohammed VI to the Palestinian cause and people was highlighted Wednesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at the 13th Conference of Culture Ministers of the Islamic World. This came in a speech delivered on behalf of Morocco at the conference by Minister of Culture, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid. Bensaid also […]
Morocco and Germany signed a joint Declaration of intent, on Tuesday in Rabat, to bolster bilateral cooperation in religious affairs. This agreement was signed by Morocco’s Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq, and German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of the Interior Juliane Seifert following talks on several issues of mutual interest. […]
Karlina Valeiko, deputy digital editor at National Geographic Traveller, has succumbed to the charm of Essaouira and to its rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic scene, praising the Moroccan Atlantic port city for blending Amazigh, Arabic, and European influences to create a unique atmosphere that continues to attract visitors. Over the centuries, the city’s famed […]
Moroccan poet Abdelouahhab Errami has been awarded the 2024 Paul Éluard Prize by the Society of French Poets for his work Au Verso des Jours, the organization announced. The annual Paul Éluard Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to French-language poetry. The Society of French Poets, which promotes contemporary poetry, oversees the award as part of its […]
Sharjah will be the guest of honor at the 30th edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL), scheduled April 17-27 in Rabat. To this end, an agreement was signed in Rabat between Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and the Sharjah Book Authority (United Arab Emirates). The agreement was inked by SIEL […]