In the village of Armed, Mohamed Ait Mbarek lives a life he has woven with his own hands—much like the rugs that have become his livelihood. Clad in his Amazigh robe and white turban, he welcomes visitors with a calm smile and fluent English. Though he never attended school, his experience with tourists and his curiosity for learning have opened many doors, taking him from mountain guide to online entrepreneur.
In its second year, a multidisciplinary scientific project currently being conducted by Moroccan and French researchers in Tinmel is uncovering exceptional artifacts related to the construction of the Almohad civilization (1121 – 1269). This project is already allowing archaeologists to assert that their discoveries speak volumes about the extent of the social organization of the time, with a significant influence on subsequent dynasties.
A historic and intercultural bridge between Spain and Morocco, the city of Tetouan has never been portrayed with as much brilliance and scientific rigor as by the art historian and urban planner Mostafa Akalay Nasser. A lecturer at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fès, the researcher has just published «La ville nouvelle de Tétouan (1860–1956)» in French with Sochepress, supported by the CCME and UPF.
As the guest of honor at the fourth edition of the Paris Book Festival (April 11–13, 2025), Morocco will be represented by 36 national publishers and numerous Moroccan authors from both within the country and abroad, including young writers, academics, and researchers. The program will feature tributes, book presentations, signing sessions, and thematic discussions as key highlights.