Carmen Suleiman opens Mawazine Festival with emotion and elegance
Carmen Suleiman took center stage Thursday night at Morocco’s National Theatre to kick off the 20th edition of the Mawazine Festival, an event that...
Essaouira’s streets pulse with life as Gnaoua Festival returns
The narrow streets of Essaouira came alive on Thursday as the 26th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival got underway. A vibrant...
Wael Jassar honored in Rabat ahead of Mawazine return
On the eve of his much-anticipated concert at the Mohammed V Theater as part of the Mawazine Festival, Lebanese singer Wael Jassar was honored...
Amazigh cultural center to open in Granada’s historic Alhambra
A new cultural center dedicated to Amazigh heritage is set to open in December 2025, right in the heart of the Alhambra in Granada....
Vivienne Westwood ignites Tanger Fashion Week with daring Moroccan debut
The Palais Moulay Hafid took on an entirely new persona Friday night as the legendary British fashion house Vivienne Westwood made its Moroccan debut....
El Badi palace reawakens as Marrakech hosts Festival of Folk Arts
This year, the National Festival of Popular Arts is returning to its original home—Marrakech’s storied El Badi Palace—for its 54th edition. After years of...
Essaouira’s Gnaoua Festival returns with global beats and bold new voices
Essaouira is about to pulse with global rhythms once again. From June 19 to 21, the Gnaoua Festival will turn the historic coastal city...
Mawazine defends hologram tribute to arabic music icon Abdelhalim Hafez
Controversy surrounding an upcoming hologram tribute to iconic Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez has prompted organizers of the Mawazine music festival to defend their...
Baqbou, Jah Fakoly, Benchemsi and more to ignite Essaouira’s Gnaoua Festival
Essaouira is preparing to come alive once again with the sounds of Gnaoua and world music, as the city readies for the 26th edition...
Averroès University opens in Casablanca with bold vision for future talent
Averroès International University has officially opened its doors in Casablanca, marking the debut of a new academic institution that aims to become a leader...