The 31st edition of the European Film Weeks is set to unfold from January 28 to February 11, 2026, across the vibrant cities of Casablanca, Marrakech, and Rabat. Organized by the European Union Delegation to Morocco, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication (MJCC), the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), and EU member states, this event invites audiences to experience the finest of European cinema on the big screen. In Casablanca, the screenings will take
In 1200s, a royal zoo in London housed Barbary lions among other exotic wild animals. The skulls of these lions were discovered centuries later by scientists who suggested that they belong to Atlas Lions that lived between Morocco and Egypt.
Marruecos ha establecido una fuerte presencia en la lista del patrimonio cultural inmaterial de la UNESCO, con 16 elementos reconocidos. Aquí algunos de los elementos más emblemáticos del legado marroquí, desde el saber hacer del argán y el taskiwin hasta el gnaoua, la tbourida, el malhoun y el caftán.
The Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (FOMICC) kicked off this Thursday in Rabat, marking its third edition. This event brings together creators from all fields, ranging from the arts to craftsmanship, including project facilitators. Organized by the Hiba Foundation, this gathering, which features speaker panels and professional workshops, highlights a sector that has surpassed 2.5% of the national GDP in 2024.
El grupo bancario francés BNP Paribas está a punto de desprenderse de su participación del 67 % en el Banco Marroquí para el Comercio y la Industria (BMCI). Este viernes, la entidad gala anunció que ha iniciado negociaciones exclusivas con el conglomerado marroquí Holmarcom para llevar a cabo la venta de su participación mayoritaria. Holmarcom, que ya cuenta con acciones en BMCI, se perfila como el comprador potencial, aunque las conversaciones
Le groupe bancaire français BNP Paribas est sur le point de céder sa participation de 67 % dans la Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l'Industrie (BMCI). Vendredi, le groupe bancaire français a annoncé être entré en négociations exclusives avec le groupe marocain Holmarcom pour la vente de sa participation majoritaire. Holmarcom, qui détient déjà des parts dans la BMCI, est le candidat potentiel à
Last November, Morocco and France held the thirty-second edition of their joint military exercises, known as «Chebec 25». The drill brought together the Moroccan frigate Mohammed VI and the French frigate La Fayette for a coordinated passage through the Strait of Gibraltar, along with joint maneuvers in both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The objective was to strengthen operational readiness and improve interoperability between the two naval forces. «Chebec
French multinational banking group BNP Paribas plans to sell its 67% stake in the Moroccan bank Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l'Industrie (BMCI). The French lender announced Friday that it has entered exclusive negotiations with Morocco’s Holmarcom Group for a potential sale of its majority holding. Holmarcom, which is already a shareholder in BMCI for the past 60 years, is the potential buyer, though the talks remain at a preliminary stage, the bank noted. If finalized in 2026,
A Moroccan family living in Antwerp is awaiting the results of new medical assessments concerning their daughter, Marwa Benahmed, an 18-year-old who has been in a coma for nearly a month at Antwerp University Hospital after suffering a severe cerebral hemorrhage at her school. An external neurologist issued an opinion on Thursday morning stating that Marwa’s condition was hopeless, indicating she would not regain consciousness and that there was no chance of even minimal awareness or the
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.