The Notebook is the chronicle of the present moment : what opens, what closes, what gets passed on, what's being sold. Here you'll find cooperative announcements, exhibition programmes, institutional calls for projects, dates of upcoming moussems, news of artisans cited by name.
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2026 · Recent items
Moroccan Caftan — UNESCO inscription
The Moroccan caftan is now officially inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This is Morocco's 16th inscription.
UNESCO ICH · Morocco 02. May 2026Festival of Roses — Kelaât M'Gouna
62nd edition on the second weekend of May in the Dadès valley. Election of Miss Rose, rose market, ahidous, traditional cosmetics.
ONMT · Visit Morocco 03. May 2026Moussem Sidi Mohamed Ma al-Aynayn — Tan-Tan
The great nomadic gathering of the south, UNESCO-inscribed since 2008. Berber-Saharan tents, guedra chants, fantasia, camel market.
UNESCO · Tan-Tan Moussem 04. April 2026Gnaoua Festival · 27th edition · Essaouira
Programme late June 2026. Gnawa maâlems in fusion with jazz musicians, Malian blues, soul. Three main stages, mostly free access.
Gnaoua Festival · official site 05. April 2026Maison de l'Artisan — "Living Crafts" campaign
New campaign for trades on the path to rarity : Jbala weavers, Fassi brassworkers, Essaouira marquetry masters. Free workshops.
Maison de l'Artisan 06. March 2026Sefrou Cherries · 100 years in 2025
Sefrou Cherry Festival celebrated its centenary in June 2025, holding the status of Morocco's oldest regular festival. UNESCO since 2012. 101st edition planned mid-June 2026.
UNESCO · Sefrou 07. March 2026Women's Argan Cooperative — Tiznit
New women's cooperative certified organic (CCPB) opens in Tiznit province. 78 women, 3 tons/month capacity of culinary argan oil. Distribution Europe/MENA.
Agence Sud · ADA 08. February 2026Moroccan Henna · UNESCO inscription 2024
Henna joins UNESCO intangible heritage in December 2024 (multinational inscription shared with several Arab states). Moroccan basin : Tata, Bouchemmama.
UNESCO · Henna 09. February 2026Restoration of Bou Inania, Fès
Restoration programme for the chiselled plaster (gebs) and zellige of the Bou Inania madrasa in Fès — a 14th-century Marinid masterpiece — under the Ministry of Culture.
Ministry of Culture 10. January 2026Yennayer 2976 · official public holiday
The Amazigh New Year is now an official public holiday in Morocco (royal decision 2024). Popular celebrations on January 13, ourkimen (couscous with 7 vegetables and khlii).
National Portal · Maroc.ma 11. December 2025Marrakech International Film Festival · 22nd edition
22nd edition held late November 2025. Screenings on Jemaa el-Fna square, international cinema tributes, programming of new Moroccan and African talents.
FIFM · official site 12. November 2025Thuya Cooperative · Essaouira
Essaouira Marquetry Cooperative (founded 1948) welcomes a dozen apprentices. INDH-AECID transmission programme. Guided visits by appointment.
INDH · National Initiative∗ Permanent sources
The Notebook editorial team relies on a network of institutional and associative sources. Readers are invited to consult these sources directly for the most up-to-date information.
- Ministry of Tourism and Crafts tourisme.gov.ma — Public policy on crafts.
- Maison de l'Artisan maisondelartisan.ma — Promotion, labelling, fairs.
- UNESCO Intangible Heritage ich.unesco.org/en/state/morocco-MA — Morocco's 16 inscriptions.
- Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) visitmorocco.com — Festivals, moussems, events.
- Ministry of Culture minculture.gov.ma — Material heritage and restorations.
- Agricultural Development Agency (ADA) ada.gov.ma — Agricultural cooperatives and terroir.
- Official festivals Gnaoua Essaouira · FIFM Marrakech · Mawazine Rabat.
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