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01.25.10
Moroccan wins Sheikh Zayed Book Award

Moroccan researcher Mohamed El-Mellakh won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for his book "Azzamane fi Allogha Al-arabia" (Time in Arabic Language).

01.25.10
NRJ Music Awards: Moroccan Sofia Essaidi elected Francophone Female Artist of the Year

Moroccan singer Sofia Essaidi won, on Saturday in Cannes (France), the NRJ Music Award for the francophone female artist of the year.

01.14.10
Morocco takes part in Lisbon Tourism Fair

Some twenty Moroccan professionals are taking part in the Lisbon International Tourism Fair (BTL), which opened on Wednesday with the participation of 600 professionals representing 30 countries.

01.08.10
Morocco launches Amazigh TV channel

Morocco on Wednesday launched the long-awaited Amazigh TV channel.

01.08.10
SIEL : Over 650 publishers to participate in 16th International Book Fair

Over 650 publishers representing 45 countries confirmed their participation in the 16th International Book Fair (SIEL), scheduled on February 13-22, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday in a statement.

01.06.10
Abbas Azzouzi, new Managing Director of Medi1Sat TV channel

Abbas Azouzzi was appointed new Managing Director of Medi1Sat TV channel.

12.29.09
Moroccan poet wins international poetry competition on Al-Quds

Moroccan poet Abdesslam Bouhjar won, on Monday, the international poetry award for the best poem on the holy city of Al-Quds.

12.28.09
American orientalist Eickelman presents 'Knowledge and Power in Morocco' in Marrakech

"Knowledge and Power in Morocco: The Education Of A Twentieth-century Notable" by American Orientalist and anthropologist Dale F. Eickelman, was presented Saturday in the city of Marrakech.

12.17.09
Moroccan Journalist wins Mediterranean documentary Prize

Moroccan Journalist and presenter of the monthly "Grand Angle" magazine, Najlae Benmbarekn, got on Monday the international Prize of the Mediterranean documentary for her film "les Forts de l'Atlas" (the Fortified Granaries of the Atlas).

12.10.09
Marrakech International Film Festival honors Sir Ben Kingsley

The 9th Marrakech International Film Festival paid a tribute on Wednesday to Icon of world cinema, Sir Ben Kingsley who described this privilege as an honor from a country "very close" to his heart.

12.10.09
Morocco, Hollywood of North Africa, Sir Ben Kingsley says

"Morocco is the Hollywood of North Africa," movie star Sir Ben Kingsley said.

12.09.09
Emir Kusturica: FIFM glorifies 'good cinema'

The Marrakech international film festival (FIFM) is an artistic event that "glorifies good cinema," Serbian director and actor Emir Kusturica said.

12.09.09
Marrakech Film Festival reconciles world's cultures, Christopher Walken says

The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) "reconciles world's cultures," American actor Christopher Walken said on the sidelines of the festival, held on December 4-12.

12.05.09
The 9th Marrakech International Film Festival conserves past achievements, Prince Moulay Rachid says

The 9th Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) conserves its past achievements and looks towards the future, Prince Moulay Rachid, Chairman of the FIFM Foundation said on the occasion of the FIFM opening Friday in Marrakech.

I am sure of the excellent level of the competition, the professionalism of the jury, the in-depth work carried out for the visually-impaired people, and the faithful attendance of all those who have set a foot on the festival catwalk and who have come back again, Prince Moulay Rachid said on the festival's website.

12.05.09
Ninth Marrakech International Film Festival opens

The ninth Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM), held under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, opened Friday in Marrakech.

12.01.09
Abdellatif Laabi wins 2009 Goncourt Prize

Moroccan Poet, Abdellatif Laabi, won France's prestigious Goncourt Prize, said, on Tuesday, the French Goncourt Academy.

11.26.09
Morocco's cinema, honor guest at the London African Film Festival

Morocco is taking part as honor guest in the London African Film Festival (November 26 - December 3).