Zineb Faress, a Moroccan entrepreneur in London, has transformed her passion for heritage and culture into Raphia, a Moroccan-inspired luxury chocolatier. Drawing on her childhood in Casablanca and her experiences studying and working abroad, she has fused nostalgia with innovation to craft exquisite products that embody Moroccan identity and cultural values in a refined, contemporary style.
From the ancient city of Fez to the modern metropolis of Dubai, and now India, where she currently resides, Lamiaee Slassi—known to her audience as Lamiss Amya—is charting her own course in the world of music. With a violin in one hand and a mixer in the other, she weaves together Eastern roots and contemporary rhythms, telling the story of a Moroccan woman determined to leave her mark through music.
When Nisrine Kasbaoui returned from the United States to Morocco, it was not just a move, but a return as a bearer of dreams and identity. Her journey was about more than geography, it was about giving a cultural voice through fabrics and designs that carry deep meaning. What began as a personal need grew into a project celebrating Amazigh heritage in a modern style, aiming for global reach without losing its roots.
A passionate enthusiast of history and the performing arts, Mohamed Aadroun combines his three areas of interest through the Andalusian Orchestra of Amsterdam (AAO), which he co-founded. As the artistic director, he has curated musical performances that have played a key role in promoting Andalusian music in the Netherlands. Through this initiative, he weaves his own family heritage into a contemporary cultural movement that is open to the world.