Casablanca Design Week to Feature 60 Artists & Designers Changing the Face of Morocco
Casablanca Design Week to Feature 60 Artists & Designers Changing the Face of Morocco The city of Casablanca is gearing up for another exciting edition of Casablanca Design Week. From September 24-30, 2019 the urban jungle will showcase the work of over sixty talented Moroccan artists, designers, and artisans from around Morocco. This year’s […]
60 Female Artists Transform Rabat Biennale
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] Rabat’s administrative and cultural capital will host the first female dedicated Biennale from September 24 -December 2019. The event entitled “An instant before the world” is dedicated to contemporary female artists and will include art collectives. Using Rabat, as an axis point, the art fair will look at art history through the eyes of […]
Medina Art Gallery Tangier to Spotlight 5 Eminent Moroccan Artists
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] Tangier to Spotlight 5 Moroccan Artists The Medina Art Gallery in Tangier’s is one of the leading galleries in Northern Morocco. Founded in 1999 by artists Said Kadiri and Omara Salhi, the Medina Art is known for featuring artists from the Tangier-Tetouan-Hoceima region. The gallery introduces emerging talent and pays tribute to Moroccan masters […]
Saint-Exupéry’s Timeless Lessons: A Journey in the Sahara In Search of The Little Prince
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] Saint-Exupéry’s Timeless Lessons: A Journey in the Sahara In Search of The Little Prince The 10th Edition of the Taragalte Festival will take place from November 1-3, 2019 in M’hamid El Ghizlane. The festival celebrates traditions of Southern Morocco and this year’s annual event is set to introduce the work of Frederic Coconnier, author of […]
3 Female Pioneers Who Led Change in Morocco’s Patriarchal Society. Musee De La Femme Celebrates the History & Culture of Moroccan Women.
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] 3 Female Pioneers Who Led Change in Morocco’s Patriarchal Society Morocco has birthed a generation of women who have made significant contributions to the development of the country. In this patriarchal society, the work of Morocco’s mothers, workers, artists, scientists, weavers, artisans, and leaders are often overshadowed. When the idea of a Women’s Museum […]
Leonara Giovanna Arslani, A Designer Raffia Collection & Moroccan Shoe Revolution
Gallery 127 Marrakech, The First Gallery in Africa to Focus on Contemporary Photography
Top 10 Places to Swim & Lunch in Marrakech
Summertime in Marrakech can easily reach 107 degrees and on hot days like this, it is important to know where to find a relaxing sanctuary to cool down. Our Top 10 insiders guide to where to swim and lunch in Marrakech will take you into the tranquil gardens of Moroccan riads, boutique hotels, and country […]
MACAAL, Marrakech’s New Museum Takes the Lead Introducing New Generation to Art
MACAAL, Marrakech’s New Museum Since the 1920s, Marrakech has been an enigma, attracting artists, writers, and designers from around the world. Inspired by the city’s eclectic vibe, majestic gardens and landscapes, multifaceted history, and exotic food, legends like Jacques Majorelle, Andrée Longueville, Pierre Bergé, Yves Saint Laurent, Talitha Getty, and the Rolling Stones decided to vacation […]
Discovering Islamic Design in Morocco
Islamic geometric design mixes elements of math, art, and history. During your trip through Morocco, you will see colorful geometric patterns on mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. Within these contexts, beautiful patterns can be discovered on kilim carpets, zellige tilework, walls, fountains, pillars, the trimmings of front doors, furniture decor, ceilings, stairways, halls, […]
