Diaspo #393 : Nisrine Kasbaoui's journey to revive Amazigh heritage through fashion

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.

Algerian Minister sparks controversy, accuses Morocco of «stealing» couscous heritage

Pierre Loti’s restored home reopens in France, showcasing his fascination with Morocco

Tangier hosts first Mediterranean encounters celebrating the city’s literary soul

Bread : A Moroccan tradition rooted in millennia-old practices

Bread is a cornerstone of Moroccan culinary traditions, and its methods of preparation reflect influences from several ancient cultures, from Mesopotamia to the western Mediterranean, including ancient Egypt and Greece. Archaeological findings suggest that bread-making may have emerged during the Neolithic era, if not earlier. In Amazigh tradition, tafarnout embodies the evolution of these age-old practices.

Diaspo #392 : Maysoun Bouga celebrates Amazigh and First Nations Australian cultures

Maysoun Bouga, originally from Casablanca, uses Applied Theater to reconnect with her Amazigh heritage by rediscovering Moroccan folktales and language. Her cross-cultural show Sunrise to Sunset, which will take place on Thursday, June 12, in Casablanca, blends storytelling, dance, and music to celebrate Amazigh and First Nations Australian cultures.

Proposal to rename Agadir streets after Jewish figures sparks controversy

Moroccan cultural heritage shines in Prague with Samira Haddouchi's caftan collection

Diaspora #390 : Mohamed Aadroun, reviving Andalusian music in the Netherlands

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.

Moroccan women of the diaspora walk from Fès to Laayoune to celebrate history

Walking across Morocco, from Fès to Laayoune, to celebrate national heritage and inspire collective commitment: this is the ambitious journey launched by Khadija Gamraoui, a prominent figure in the Franco-Moroccan diaspora, marking the 50th anniversary of the Green March. Her initiative, the «March of the Women of the Diaspora», weaves together symbolism, memory, femininity, and intergenerational transmission.