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The National Foundation of Morocco’s Museums, China Central Academy of Fine Arts Sign MoU
The National Foundation of Morocco’s Museums and China Central Academy of Fine Arts signed, Monday in Beijing, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cultural cooperation and exchanges. The document, which aims to initiate cultural…
17th Edition of Marrakech International Film Festival to Take Place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 8, 2018
The 17th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival will take place from November 30 to December 8, 2018, announced Sunday the Festival's Foundation. "The Foundation of the Marrakech International Film Festival held its Board…
Morocco: Maintenance Works Conducted in 190 Flood-Threatened Sites up until 2018, Official
190 sites at risk from flooding have undergone maintenance works up until 2018, said Secretary of State for water Charafat Afailal on Monday. Answering a question on "the protection of flood-threatened sites" by the Justice and Development…
Rabat to Host ‘Mawazine, The Before’ Musical Event on 19 June
"Mawazine, The Before", an exceptional musical event bringing together the best of Moroccan and French talents with the performances of the greatest artists of the moment, will be held on 19 June at OLM-Souissi stage in Rabat, prior to the…
Souad Mekhennet Receives 2018 Ludwig Börne Prize
Journalist Souad Mekhennet, a German national of Moroccan origin, received on Sunday in Frankfurt the 2018 Ludwig Börne Prize, one of the most esteemed literary prizes across German-speaking countries. The Washington Post National Security…
Top performers from a Multitude of Musical Styles to Meet up at Mawazine Festival
Top performers from a multitude of musical styles will meet up at the 17th edition of the Mawazine Festival Rhythms of the World, to be held under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI from 22 to 30 June. On the Bouregreg stage, the Jamaican…
French Montana to Hit the Stage in Rabat on June 23rd
Moroccan American super star French Montana will hit the stage in Rabat on June 23rd at the Mawazine Festival-Rhythms of the World, the event's organizer 'Maroc Cultures Association' announced on Tuesday. French Montana will perform on…
A Comedian Is Being Called Out For Doing Yellowface In A Sketch
Netflix is facing pressure to drop Moroccan French comedian Gad Elmaleh after material emerged showing him mocking Asians. https://twitter.com/AsiatDecolonial/status/987258398113697797 In 2016, Elmaleh and fellow French comedian Kev Adams…
HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa Represents HM the King in Inauguration Ceremony of Qatar National Library
HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa represented HM King Mohammed VI on Monday in Doha in the official inauguration ceremony of Qatar National Library (QNL), which was chaired by Emir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, in the presence of…
Mawazine Festival: Jamiroquai, Texas and Luis Fonsi to Perform in Rabat
British group Jamiroquai, Scottish pop rock band Texas and Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi will perform in Rabat at the OLM Souissi stage as part of the 17th edition of the Mawazine Music Festival, which will take place on June 22-30.…