Morocco Launches Major Restoration of Jewish Heritage Sites
14 December 2020
On the instructions of King Mohammed VI, a vast restoration operation of synagogues, sanctuaries and Jewish cemeteries will be launched in Morocco in the coming days.
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US and Morocco Explore Cultural Heritage Protection Agreement
28 November 2020
The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs led a delegation to Morocco from November 20 to 23. Marie Royce and her team came to negotiate (…)
Morocco to Introduce Judeo-Moroccan History in School Curriculum, a First for Arab World
20 November 2020
For the first time in the Arab-Muslim world, the history of Jewish culture will be taught in Moroccan schools. This historic decision was announced by the Conference of (…)
France Returns 25,000 Seized Prehistoric Artifacts to Morocco
18 October 2020
Nearly 25,000 rare archaeological pieces, particularly related to prehistory and paleontology, have been recovered by Morocco. These pieces had been seized by French Customs in (…)
Historic Oujda Military Building Vandalized, Sparking Heritage Preservation Concerns
17 October 2020
The former officers’ mess in Oujda has been vandalized for a few months now. This building with an impressive architectural heritage has been subject to deterioration and (…)
Angers Mosque Transfer to Morocco Sparks Controversy and Legal Scrutiny
3 October 2020
The free transfer of the Angers mosque is dividing the community of worshippers. The mayor, concerned, is mobilizing his competent services while also seeking the services of a (…)
Kenitra’s Historical Buildings Protected as Interior Ministry Halts Demolitions
10 September 2020
The Ministry of the Interior has formally prohibited the demolition of buildings classified as heritage of the city of Kenitra.
Historic Agadir Kasbah Restoration Underway in Morocco
6 September 2020
The rehabilitation work on the Kasbah of Agadir Oufella, recently launched, respects the specific modern techniques of the archaeology of heritage buildings. Classified as a (…)
Casablanca Approves Plan to Revitalize Ain Sebaa Zoo
28 July 2020
An extraordinary session of the Casablanca City Council was held on Thursday, July 23 at the Wilaya headquarters. Several decisions were made, including the rehabilitation of (…)
Spain Moves to Donate Historic Cervantes Theater in Tangier to Morocco
22 July 2020
After the decision adopted last February by the Spanish Council of Ministers, it is now the turn of the Congress of Deputies (lower house of Parliament) to give its opinion on (…)