Morocco today
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The Moroccan caftan: seeing a collective work of craft and transmission
Inscribed by UNESCO in 2025, the Moroccan caftan reveals a collective work of fabric, tailoring, embroidery, braid, buttons and transmission.
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Morocco’s living heritage: what the 2026 periodic report is meant to document
Morocco’s next periodic report to UNESCO is due on 15 December 2026. Here is what that deadline means, without anticipating a document…
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The oud in Morocco: listen to an instrument, a craft and a transmission
The oud is discovered through wood, tuning, listening and transmission. A multinational nomination under examination in 2026 highlights the breadth of these…
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Morocco’s airports: what the summer 2026 peaks really show
Moroccan airports recorded several traffic peaks during summer 2026. Here is what those days reveal about the network, and what they cannot…
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Morocco AI 2030: what the new implementation phase actually announces
Morocco AI 2030’s new phase presents targets, institutes and digital services. Here is what has been announced and what still needs to…
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