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Morocco

Officials gather in Marrakesh as the COP22 gets underway

Climate change is once again the focus of global diplomacy as the COP22 is underway in Marrakech.

07/11/2016

World

Morocco launches Triple A initiative to challenge climate change

COP 22 host nation Morocco takes over from France to launch the Triple A initiative (Adapting African Agriculture) to the challenges of climate change. Morocco faces the same difficulties as other Af

06/11/2016

World

Road to Cop22: green tourism in Marrakech

The Moroccan city of Marrakech, which is hosting the Cop22 climate change summit in November, has dedicated itself to eco-tourism.

22/10/2016

Culture news

The 'Not New Now' art biennial in Marrakech

‘Not New Now’ is the theme of the art biennial in Marrakesh. Curator, Palestinian Reem Fadda, has taken the event back to its North African origins

16/03/2016

Culture news

Morocco celebrates a new generation of filmmakers

The Colisée in Marrakech is one of just 31 cinemas catering to Morocco’s population of 33 million. But while the country suffers from severe screen

18/12/2015

Culture news

Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya claims 'Grand Prize' at the Marrakech film festival

The Marrakech film festival has come to a close after awarding the top Golden Star to a first film from Lebanon ‘‘Very Big Shot’. Mir-Jean Bou

14/12/2015

Culture news

Canadian cinema honored at Marrakech festival

A delegation led by award-winning director Atom Egoyan hit the red carpet to pick up a special tribute to Canadian cinema.

10/12/2015

Culture news

Bill Murray makes waves at Marrakech film festival

The heart of Marrakech is beating to the rhythm of its international film festival which is in its fifteenth year. Headed by iconic US director

07/12/2015

Switzerland

FIFA to publish full Michael Garcia corruption report

19/12/2014

Cinema

Marrakesh Festival gives young filmmakers a chance

As a way to encourage young filmmakers and ensure the future of Moroccan film-making, the Marrakech festival also invites students from across the

19/12/2014

Cinema

Viggo Mortensen honoured at Marrakech Film Festival

Since he first hit the big screen in 1985, he has impressed both mainstream and art-house audiences alike. As a result, the Marrakech International

11/12/2014

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Stars and glam at Marrakesh International film festival

08/12/2014

Cinema

Stars shine bright at Marrakech Film Festival

The 14th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival is underway. The event features 87 films from 22 countries spanning the spectrum of

08/12/2014

Culture news

Taking cinema to the masses, Marrakesh style

08/12/2010

Culture news

Morocco under the lens of young film-makers

08/12/2010

Culture news

Marrakesh Film Festival celebrates French cinema

06/12/2010

Culture news

10th edition of International Marrakesh Film Festival

04/12/2010

Culture news

Marrakech Film Festival begins

03/12/2010