The Moroccan poet residing in the UAE, Meriem kouis, endeavors to make words a bridge between distant geographies. Her poems transport the reader between the spirit of the desert from which she hails and the urban spaces that have shaped her consciousness, between the profound Moroccan memory and the expansive Emirati presence.
The Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (FOMICC) kicked off this Thursday in Rabat, marking its third edition. This event brings together creators from all fields, ranging from the arts to craftsmanship, including project facilitators. Organized by the Hiba Foundation, this gathering, which features speaker panels and professional workshops, highlights a sector that has surpassed 2.5% of the national GDP in 2024.
In an era where tools like AI are said to «colonize our minds», as Canadian filmmaker Céline Song put it, young talents are pushing the boundaries of creativity and bringing forward fresh, inventive visions. Through their films, they are shaping the new expressions of global cinema, according to the jury members of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2025).
Three Moroccan artists received awards for their emerging art in the second edition of the National Salon of Emerging Contemporary Artists, currently held at Villa des Arts in Casablanca and organized by the Basma Association. Five of the participating artists shared with Yabiladi their inspirations and their ambitions.
After nearly two years on the international festival circuit, where it won 39 awards and special mentions, Moroccan-British director Elias Suhail is set to release his first short film online. Beneath a Mother’s Feet has been widely praised by industry professionals for its visual strength and powerful storytelling, marking a fresh contribution to Moroccan cinema.