Farid and Dina Bensaïd : music as a living legacy
Some family stories are not shaped solely by words, but by music. The story of Farid Bensaïd and his daughter Dina is woven through a rare dialogue between two generations, two artistic paths and a shared devotion to the collective. A violinist, Farid Bensaïd is the founder of the Moroccan Philharmonic Orchestra (OPM) and the […]
ALBERT OIKNINE : THE MOROCCAN CAFTAN IS BOTH TIMELESS AND RESOLUTELY CONTEMPORARY
A leading figure in Moroccan fashion, Albert Oiknine embodies a generation of designers who have brought the caftan into the language of contemporary fashion without ever betraying its soul. An heir to a savoir-faire passed down at the heart of the family atelier, he has succeeded in combining artisanal rigour with an international outlook, tradition […]
ZINEB JOUNDY : WHEN THE CAFTAN ENTERS INTO DIALOGUE WITH THE WORLD
A leading figure of the caftan, Zineb Joundy embodies an open, outward-looking creative vision shaped by memory and dialogue. Trained under the rigorous standards of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, and later immersed in the world of French haute couture alongside Karl Lagerfeld and the House of Lanvin, she has developed an approach […]
ZHOR RAÏS : FORTY YEARS IN THE SERVICE OF THE MOROCCAN CAFTAN
An icon of the Moroccan caftan, Zhor Raïs is among those designers who have succeeded in evolving its lines without ever betraying the craft’s DNA. One of the very first creators to found a fashion house dedicated exclusively to the caftan exactly forty years ago, she has since combined tradition, boldness, and an uncompromising attention […]
CHEF ANTO
CHEF ANTO : A CREATIVE AND INSPIRING VOICE OF THE AFRICAN CULINARY SCENE Based in Paris, Antompindi Cocagne, known as Chef Anto, is dedicated to bringing the flavors and culinary heritage of sub-Saharan Africa to life. A private chef, consultant, and TV host, she is also the author of Goût d’Afrique (2019) and Mon Afrique (2025). […]
CASABLANCA : A CENTURY OF ART DECO
Portrait of Karim Rouissi, photo DR Around the world, Art Deco is marking its centenary, rekindling interest in its clean lines, graphic fa.ades and architectural details. In Casablanca, Karim Rouissi—architect and lecturer at the .cole d’architecture de Casablanca—brings this heritage into focus. President of Casam.moire since 2024, he shares his perspective on the Art Deco […]
BENSON SHOES :THE MOROCCAN BABOUCHE REIMAGINED
©Benson shoes Through its new exclusive collection of babouches, Benson Shoes, a Moroccan high-end footwear house founded in 1963, offers a contemporary reinterpretation of an ancestral symbol. A defining piece of Moroccan craftsmanship, the babouche finds here a renewed expression, at the crossroads of heritage and industrial excellence. For Mohamed Benomar, son of the founder […]
The Moroccan Caftan: A Living Heritage
Caftans from the Dali Diali – The Fabric of Dream collection by Zhor Rais, on display at the Musée de la Parure, photo by Mia Guessous On last December 10th, in New Delhi, the Moroccan caftan made its grand entry onto UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This distinction has inspired immense […]
TOURIA EL GLAOUI : BUILDING BRIDGES TO AMPLIFY AFRICAN ART
Moataz Nasr, The Mac Gate, 2019. DR Founded by Touria El Glaoui, daughter of the internationally renowned Moroccan painter Hassan El Glaoui, the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has established itself as the leading platform for contemporary African art. After London and New York, the fair returned to Marrakech from 5 to 8 February 2026 […]
1-54 Marrakech, all the energy of contemporary African Art
M’barek Bouhchichi, Ce que je suis, ce que nous sommes, 2025,Mixed media on rubber, 160 x 270 cm. Courtesy of L’Atelier 21 From 5 to 8 February 2026, the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the world’s leading international fair dedicated to contemporary African art, returned to Marrakech. This year, the event has taken a new […]
