Morocco wins its arm wrestling match against Algeria
5 December 2025
Algeria has tried to modify the UNESCO registers, but Morocco has blocked it. Rabat has won a decisive diplomatic victory to protect the authenticity of its caftan, denouncing (…)
Moroccan caftan
UNESCO: Morocco’s victory over Algeria announced
2 December 2025
Morocco is on the verge of having the caftan inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. While attempts at external disruption have been observed, particularly (…)
Supermodel Stuns in Moroccan Masterpiece at Sister’s Marrakech Wedding
13 October 2025
Imaan Hammam, a Dutch model of Moroccan-Egyptian origin, shone brightly in a Moroccan caftan during the celebration of her sister Aïcha’s wedding in Marrakech.
Timeless Elegance: How the Moroccan Caftan Conquered Fashion’s Elite
21 August 2025
The caftan, the traditional Moroccan dress, stands the test of time. Ideal for daytime or evening outings, this ever-trendy garment gives style and elegance to the one who (…)
Morocco Seeks UNESCO Recognition for Traditional Caftan to Preserve Cultural Heritage
11 April 2025
Faced with numerous attempts at Algerian appropriation, Morocco has decided to protect the "Caftan Ntaâ" of Fez, which is part of its intangible heritage. In this regard, the (…)
Morocco Leverages Traditional Caftan in Cultural Diplomacy Push
14 January 2025
Morocco is betting, to strengthen its diplomacy, on its intangible heritage composed of many ancestral know-how that Algeria often tries to appropriate.
French Journalist Faces Backlash Over Moroccan Caftan at CAF Awards
21 December 2024
French journalist Anne-Laure Bonnet faced a huge wave of criticism and insults after posting photos of herself in a Moroccan caftan.
Morocco Thwarts Algeria’s Attempt to Claim Its Cultural Heritage at UNESCO Meeting
10 December 2024
During the weekly oral question session at the House of Representatives, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaïd, discussed Algeria’s failure to (…)
Morocco Wins UNESCO Dispute Over Traditional Caftan Image
5 December 2024
Morocco has once again thwarted an attempt by Algeria to appropriate its cultural heritage.
Morocco Moves to Protect Traditional Caftan with Certification Label
13 October 2024
Morocco is striving to preserve and develop the image of its caftan due to the many attempts at appropriation of this traditional garment by certain countries, including Algeria.