Morocco has built a strong presence on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, with 16 recognized elements spanning music, craftsmanship, folklore, and fashion. Here are some of the most prominent Moroccan heritage elements inscribed by UNESCO, from argan know-how and Taskiwin to Gnawa, Tbourida, Malhoun, and the Moroccan caftan.
Security and gendarmerie forces in Beni Mellal, Khouribga, and Khemisset were placed on an unprecedented state of alert last Wednesday after a high-risk chase that stretched nearly 250 kilometers. The pursuit targeted a gang specializing in smuggling various types of drugs. Members of the network exchanged gunfire with security and gendarmerie officers before the Tiddas gendarmerie in the Khemisset region managed to arrest the gang leader, one of the most wanted criminals in Ouezzane, according
The Criminal Court in Ceuta has ordered the deportation of a young Moroccan man after he served two-thirds of a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence. He is also banned from entering Spanish territory for five years, following his conviction for aggravated theft with violence. The court further ruled that he must pay the victim €175 in civil damages, as well as a one-month fine calculated at €5 per day, according to Spanish media reports. The case dates back to the night of November
The 21st edition of the Cinema and Migration Festival opened this Monday, December 8, in Agadir, but the launch was marked by a notable absence. Younes Moujahid, who heads the Provisional Committee overseeing the festival and the press sector in Morocco, is no longer part of the international jury evaluating the films in competition. Until recently, Moujahid’s name appeared alongside prominent figures such as Moroccan novelist and diplomat Abdelkader Chaoui, who chairs the jury, Angolan
The bill on the naturalization of Sahrawis was placed on the agenda of the plenary session of the Spanish Congress of Deputies on Thursday, December 11. Lawmakers were asked to take a decisive step: whether to accept or reject the examination of this initiative, revived by the far-left Sumar coalition on November 30, 2023. The outcome was unequivocal: a unanimous vote. Even Socialist Party (PSOE) deputies, often accused by Polisario allies of blocking the proposal, gave their approval for
Algeria has expressed its satisfaction following UNESCO’s decision on Thursday, December 11, to recognize the caftan as part of its cultural heritage. «The Committee approved the modification of the title of the element inscribed in 2024 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, explicitly adding the mention of the caftan. The Algerian element will henceforth be titled: ‘The Festive Women’s Garment of Greater Eastern Algeria: know-how
Following the directives of King Mohammed VI, authorities in Fez have swiftly implemented several urgent measures to assist survivors of the tragic building collapse, which claimed 22 lives and left others injured, as reported by local media sources. The authorities have taken charge of the burial ceremonies for the victims, arranging mourning tents and supplying essential provisions and food for those grieving at the scene of the disaster. Victims from the Tissa community in Taounate province
The Moroccan national reserve team has triumphantly advanced to the semi-finals of the Arab Cup, clinching a narrow 1-0 victory against Syria in a match held at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium. In a setback during the 24th minute, striker Tarik Tissoudali had to exit the field due to an injury, paving the way for Walid Azaro to step in. Despite the Atlas Lions asserting their dominance throughout the first half, the teams headed into the break locked in a goalless draw. As the second
A 24-year-old Moroccan woman with a mental disability was gang-raped in the village of Bouidmouma in Aghbala, leading to an eight-month pregnancy and a judicial investigation. Her family, living in extremely difficult conditions, is seeking justice as the accused repeatedly fail to appear in court.
The United States' decision to allow their public companies to invest in the Sahara has encouraged the United Arab Emirates to forge partnerships with the Americans for the development of strategic projects in the region.
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