Couscous, is it Moroccan? An animated series on Morocco's intangible heritage gives an answer

Bassmat Tourath is a new animated series on Moroccan history and intangible heritage that tries to debunk historical misconceptions in an academic yet entertaining way.

Moroccan couscous and pasta producer Dari denies relationship with Israel

Morocco receives couscous’ certificate of registration in UNESCO

Morocco’s iconic dishes… shaped, evolved and influenced by foreign factors

Three of Morocco’s iconic dishes were influenced and evolved due to historical factors and events. Modern-day Bastilla, Tagine and Couscous were, in fact, products of a culinary cultural exchange.

Senegal wins a Couscous competition in Italy

Morocco responds to Algerian Prime Minister’s Couscous comments

After Algerian Prime Minister accused Morocco of thinking that Couscous is one of its exclusive products, Morocco responded. Speaking Thursday, Mustapha El Khalfi told reporters that everyone knows the origins of the dish.

Algeria to include Couscous in UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list on behalf of Morocco

Algeria : Maghreb countries to make a joint application including Couscous on the World Heritage List

Algeria has expressed its wish of submitting a joint application to the UNESCO, including Couscous on the World Heritage List. The initiative revealed by APS comes a few years after the emergence of an endless debate between Morocco and Algeria regarding the origins of Rai music.