Marrakech Tourist Attractions Double Entry Fees, Sparking Industry Backlash
17 June 2024
To the general surprise, the prices of admission tickets to the historical monuments of Marrakech have seen an unexpected increase.
Heritage
French Culture Minister Backs Morocco in Heritage Dispute with Algeria
22 May 2024
While friction is multiplying between Moroccans and Algerians over the caftan and the zellige, Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture, lends her support to Morocco and (…)
Algeria Launches Initiative to Safeguard Cultural Heritage Amid Regional Disputes
5 May 2024
Algeria and Morocco continue to dispute the paternity of culinary dishes, traditional costumes, jewelry, architectural ornaments, as well as musical genres. A recently created (…)
Algeria Seeks UNESCO Recognition for Zellige Art, Intensifying Cultural Rivalry with Morocco
21 April 2024
While Rabat and Algiers are disputing the paternity of the zellige, Algeria has officially submitted a file to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural (…)
Facing criticism, Balenciaga removes Moroccan babouches from its store
23 March 2024
Accused of cultural appropriation, the French luxury fashion brand Balenciaga has been forced to remove a pair of mules strongly inspired by the traditional Moroccan babouches.
Balenciaga: the Moroccan babouche at ... $1,000!
19 March 2024
The French luxury fashion brand Balenciaga is being criticized for selling a new model of slippers, inspired by the famous Moroccan "belgha" for $995.
Ancient Roman Port District Unearthed in Morocco’s UNESCO Site
5 November 2023
Moroccan archaeologists have discovered the ruins of the "first" ancient port district in Morocco, on Chellah in Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage site of 3.15 square kilometers (…)
Algeria Accused of Attempting to Claim Moroccan Sufi Music ’Hadra’ as UNESCO Heritage
8 August 2023
Algeria is trying to appropriate other Moroccan arts, including the "Hadra", a music borrowed from Sufi rituals, which was originally played only in private and closed circles.
Oriental Fashion Show Celebrates 50th Edition in Paris, Showcasing Moroccan Caftans
24 January 2023
The Silk Road and Al Andalus Association are celebrating the 50th edition of the Oriental Fashion Show (OFS) this year. The event will be held on the Left Bank of Paris on (…)
Supermodel Imaan Hammam Debuts ’90s-Inspired Eyewear Collection with Port Tanger
10 October 2022
The Port Tanger eyewear brand has launched new models, the result of a collaboration with Dutch model of Moroccan origin Imaan Hammam. The collection was recently highlighted (…)