Tourism: Why Fez could dethrone Marrakech in 2026
4 March 2026
Nicknamed the "second city" of Morocco, Fez is emerging in 2026 as a must-visit destination. Between its 9,000 medieval alleys and its centuries-old craftsmanship, the former (…)
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This Moroccan city is one of the top 5 global destinations for 2026
13 January 2026
A leading magazine has just unveiled its selection of must-see destinations for the year 2026. This list highlights a shift towards destinations focused on culture, well-being, (…)
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 (…)
Algeria Claims Morocco Appropriated Traditional Songs and Couscous
14 June 2025
Mohamed Meziane, the Algerian Minister of Communication, accused Morocco of appropriating couscous.
El Jadida, Morocco Installs Tsunami Warning System to Boost Coastal Safety
5 June 2025
After several months of blockage, the Chouaïb Doukkali University of El Jadida announced the resumption of the "CoastWAVE" project aimed at making the city "safe from tsunami (…)
UNESCO and Morocco Partner to Create First Global Atlas of Food Heritage
24 April 2025
UNESCO partners with Morocco for its global project aimed at publishing for the very first time an international Atlas of food heritage, as well as a digital platform for the (…)
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 Wins UNESCO Dispute Over Traditional Caftan Image
5 December 2024
Morocco has once again thwarted an attempt by Algeria to appropriate its cultural heritage.