History of Jemaa El Fnaa
The rich history of Jemaa El Fnaa, Marrakech’s iconic square. From its 11th-century origins to its status as a UNESCO heritage site, discover how this vibrant plaza became the cultural heartbeat of Morocco. An Ancient Crossroads of Culture and Commerce Jemaa El Fnaa, the vibrant main square of Marrakech, has been the cultural and social
History of Koutoubia Mosque
Explore the historical journey of Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s most iconic Islamic landmark, known for its stunning minaret and deep-rooted spiritual heritage. Discover its architectural marvels and cultural significance. A Monumental Beacon of Islamic Architecture and Faith Koutoubia Mosque, standing majestically in the skyline of Marrakech, is not only a religious sanctuary but also a symbol
King of Morocco, President of Palestine Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated on Saturday Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of Founding Day. In a cable, King Mohammed hailed the strong ties between the two kingdoms and their peoples and extended his wishes for further progress and prosperity
I got lost in Morocco’s maze of medinas – and loved every minute
Somewhere between the coppersmiths and the woodcarvers, I achieve my goal. Mustapha, my guide, has stepped aside to buy some sweet pastries from a stall. (“You’ve got to try the kaab el ghazal, the ‘gazelle’s horns’. They’re really special.”) But there are some Gnawa musicians, with long black tassels on their hats rotating in time to their drums, and
Luxury Riad In Fez Brings Moroccan Heritage And Artistry To Life
Art historians, architects, engineers and master artisans spent six years restoring a 14th-century royal palace and turning it into the coddling nine-room Riad Fes Maya at the medina’s edge. Almost all the luxury riads in Fez share the same characteristics, admits Ibtassam Quarraq, the gracious and welcoming manager of one of the city’s most beautiful
Visiting Morocco
Winning tip: serene city of the Atlas range The calm city of Khenifra is well worth a detour from the main tourist routes of Morocco. It enjoys a lovely location on the banks of the Oum Er-Rbia river and is surrounded by the Atlas mountains, which keep the air fresh, clean and invigorating for strolling around. It’s
Private sector companies sign strategic agreements on margin of higher committee for industrial partnership meeting
The meeting of the Higher Committee for Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development, held here today, saw the signing of a series of strategic agreements between member state private sector companies to enhance cooperation and investment in various sectors within the framework of the Industrial Partnership. The 1st agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed
MIA Museum of Islamic Art takes ‘Atlas Masterpieces’ outdoors
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is taking its popular exhibition ‘Atlas Splendour: A Journey Through the Heritage of Morocco’ outside its walls in the heart of Doha with the ‘Atlas Splendour: Beyond the Museum’ initiative. Part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture programme, the initiative introduces the arts and traditions of Morocco to
Morocco invest $1.4bn project to boost employment
The Moroccan government yesterday launched a 14 billion dinar [$1.4 billion] project to combat unemployment in the country, a government spokesman has said. Mustafa Baitas told reporters following a cabinet session in Rabat that Minister of Economic Inclusiveness, Younes Sekkouri, presented the plan to the cabinet and it aims “to address emerging challenges in the
Mitsubishi wins turbine order for Al Wahda power plant in Morocco
The plant’s turbines will have a combined capacity of 990MW – 7% of Morocco’s national grid. Mitsubishi Power, a unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has secured an order to supply two M701JAC gas turbines and auxiliary equipment for the Al Wahda open cycle gas turbine power plant in Morocco. The plant, owned by the National