After the caftan, Morocco prepares its zellige bid at UNESCO
1 August 2026
Morocco will present the know-how associated with zellige for inscription on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The file will be submitted as part of the 2027 cycle.
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Miss World 2026 Morocco Berkane Caftan Vietnam
15 July 2026
Chirihan Chergui will represent Morocco at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam. Originally from Berkane, she intends to showcase the Moroccan caftan, Fez zellige and the heritage of the (…)
Morocco Caftan UNESCO Victory Against Algeria Diplomacy
23 May 2026
Morocco’s representation at UNESCO is protesting recent Algerian provocations in Paris. The Kingdom condemns an organized scheme aimed at distorting history and appropriating (…)
UNESCO: Morocco snatches recognition of the Caftan, a historic setback for Algeria
10 December 2025
Morocco definitively wins the "war of the caftan". UNESCO on Wednesday inscribed the traditional garment on the intangible heritage list, sweeping aside Algeria’s attempts to (…)
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 (…)
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.