The Hassan II Foundation’s Cultural Stay program returns for its 27th edition, bringing together 960 children from Morocco’s diaspora, including 43 Palestinians, for a summer of cultural immersion in Kenitra. Through workshops, outings and shared experiences, the initiative seeks to strengthen their ties to Morocco while fostering solidarity, diversity and lasting friendships.
Former Moroccan youth basketball international Adam Zouaoui turned a career-ending injury into a thriving business in Los Angeles, where he now promotes Moroccan culture through design, events and football.
For Moroccans in France, the Morocco-France World Cup quarter-final is a test of dual belonging, blending pride for the Atlas Lions with respect for their country of residence. Community leaders are calling for calm, responsible celebrations as fan initiatives, including a Moroccan-style fan zone near Paris, prepare to bring supporters together.
From the mountains of Tinghir to the corridors of international NGOs, Mohamed Ahammam, 54, has forged a path that nothing seemed to predestine. Between Morocco, Africa and the United States, this development expert, now based in Washington, DC, has never broken with his Berber roots. And yet, behind an international career emerges the portrait of a Moroccan on the move, deeply attached to his native village and to passing on his identity.
Zambian artist Sampa The Great has made her mark on the international stage by blending hip-hop, jazz, rap and traditional African sounds. From Australia to Coachella in the United States and Glastonbury in the United Kingdom, this global figure of zamrock has been celebrated for her creativity, which she is showcasing for the first time in Morocco as part of the Mawazine festival.
Match screenings, community gatherings and a spirit of togetherness. In Montpellier, the Association of Moroccan Youth in Montpellier (AJMM) is using the 2026 World Cup as an opportunity to bring the community together around the Atlas Lions’ matches. It is an initiative that goes well beyond sport.