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19th Tan-Tan Moussem set for October 30 to November 3
The Almouggar Foundation is holding the 19th Moussem de Tan-Tan from October 30 to November 3, 2026, with the United Arab Emirates as guest of honour.
WaFinkom • Saturday, 24 October 2026
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"Hijra" of Shahd Amin wins the Grand Prize at the Salé Festival
The film "Hijra" by Saudi filmmaker Amin was crowned the grand prize at the 19th edition of the Salé International Women's Film Festival, amid honoring director Maryam Al-Tuzani and actress Ibtisam Al-Arousi.
WaFinkom • Sunday, 4 October 2026
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Agadir Amazigh Film Festival: 30 films from 14 countries
From October 1 to 5, Agadir will host the 17th edition of the Esni-Wergh International Amazigh Film Festival, with the participation of 30 films from 14 countries and a tribute to the artist Mohamed Salout and the American researcher Helen Hagan.
WaFinkom • Friday, 2 October 2026
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Tetouan Film Festival: 10 films from 8 countries in its 31st edition
From 3 to 10 October 2026, Tetouan will host the 31st edition of the Mediterranean Film Festival, with the participation of 10 films from 8 countries and an international jury chaired by Spanish actress Monica Lopez.
WaFinkom • Wednesday, 30 September 2026
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Saad Lamjarad: 10-year prison sentence in a rape case in Paris
The Court of Appeal in Creteil, southeast of Paris, tightens the sentence issued against the Moroccan artist Saad for a mere 10 years in prison in a rape case dating back to 2016, after he had been sentenced at first instance to only 6 years.
WaFinkom • Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Wadi Baht: Discovery of Africa's oldest 4,000-year-old defensive fence
A Moroccan-International research team led by Youssef Boukbout discovers in Wadi Baht near Khemisset the oldest large-scale defensive fortifications in North Africa outside the Nile basin, dating back to the Bronze Age.
WaFinkom • Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Tangier's Kasbah to Host 2nd Mediterranean Encounters, Sept 24-27
Tangier's Kasbah hosts the second edition of the Mediterranean Encounters from September 24-27, 2026, organized by the Founoun Al Boughaz Foundation under the Ministry of Culture and Tangier City Hall, a year after the city joined UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.
WaFinkom • Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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Salima Naji Wins Grand Prix at Arab World Institute Design Awards 2026
Moroccan architect Salima Naji wins the Grand Prix of the Arab World Institute's 2026 Design Awards for her rammed-earth Heritage Interpretation Centre of Tiznit.
WaFinkom • Thursday, 10 September 2026
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Flavie Bébéar Opens Villa des Arts in Essaouira
French-Korean artist Flavie Bébéar has inaugurated a new cultural space dedicated to contemporary art in Essaouira, ahead of the city's planned 2027 Arts and Culture City project.
WaFinkom • Sunday, 6 September 2026
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Cinéma Sans Frontières Festival in Saïdia: Full 11th Edition Winners
Saïd Hamich's film "La Mer au loin" won the Grand Prize "La Perle Bleue" at the 11th edition of the Cinéma Sans Frontières festival, held at Saïdia Marina from August 26 to 30, 2026, with 12 films from Morocco, the Arab world, Africa and Europe competing.
WaFinkom • Sunday, 30 August 2026
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A new book brings together Moroccan and Spanish academics on the shared history of Andalusia
A new collective book brings together Moroccan and Spanish academics on coexistence in Andalusia, the historical era from 711 to 1492.
WaFinkom • Friday, 21 August 2026
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Lagga reveals new tax and customs measures to support Moroccan artists
Fawzi Lagga reveals new tax and social measures and customs facilities to support Moroccan artists, amid a discussion about the artist's platform.
WaFinkom • Friday, 21 August 2026
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Casablanca Used Book Fair Extended by One Week
Due to strong turnout, Casablanca's National Used Book Fair has been extended by an additional week.
WaFinkom • Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Lagga reveals new tax and customs measures to support Moroccan artists
Fawzi Lagga reveals new tax and social measures and customs facilities to support Moroccan artists, amid a discussion about the artist's platform.
WaFinkom • Friday, 21 August 2026
Culture
Agadir Amazigh Film Festival: 30 films from 14 countries
From October 1 to 5, Agadir will host the 17th edition of the Esni-Wergh International Amazigh Film Festival, with the participation of 30 films from 14 countries and a tribute to the artist Mohamed Salout and the American researcher Helen Hagan.
WaFinkom • Friday, 2 October 2026
Culture
Tangier's Kasbah to Host 2nd Mediterranean Encounters, Sept 24-27
Tangier's Kasbah hosts the second edition of the Mediterranean Encounters from September 24-27, 2026, organized by the Founoun Al Boughaz Foundation under the Ministry of Culture and Tangier City Hall, a year after the city joined UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.
WaFinkom • Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Culture
Casablanca Used Book Fair Extended by One Week
Due to strong turnout, Casablanca's National Used Book Fair has been extended by an additional week.
WaFinkom • Thursday, 13 August 2026
Culture
Tetouan Film Festival: 10 films from 8 countries in its 31st edition
From 3 to 10 October 2026, Tetouan will host the 31st edition of the Mediterranean Film Festival, with the participation of 10 films from 8 countries and an international jury chaired by Spanish actress Monica Lopez.
WaFinkom • Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Culture
Saad Lamjarad: 10-year prison sentence in a rape case in Paris
The Court of Appeal in Creteil, southeast of Paris, tightens the sentence issued against the Moroccan artist Saad for a mere 10 years in prison in a rape case dating back to 2016, after he had been sentenced at first instance to only 6 years.
WaFinkom • Saturday, 26 September 2026