“Moroccan heritage is a red line in UNESCO and the world!” Mehdi Bensaïd launches a package of measures to protect the caftan, the zilig, and Moroccan architecture from theft!

ContactMinistry of Youth, Culture and CommunicationLed by MinisterMuhammad Mahdi BensaïdFortifying the civilizational and cultural heritage of the Kingdom of Morocco at the legal and international levels, by registering dozens of new heritage elements on listsUNESCOAndWorld Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)In the name of the Kingdom of Morocco.

The Ministry’s data reported todaySaturday, October 24, 2026, by activating the«The Heritage of Morocco – Maroc Patrimoine»It made it possible to provide strict legal protection for authentic Moroccan traditional industries, especiallyThe Moroccan caftan, the Fasi and Tetouan zellij, the art of Tabourida, the Malhoun, and Moroccan culinary arts and architectureIn the face of all attempts at plagiarism or unauthorized commercial exploitation.

Global radiance of ancient cities after the royal rehabilitation of Fez, Marrakesh and Rabat

This cultural momentum coincides with the resounding success of the royal programs to enhance and restore dignity For the ancient cities of Fez, Marrakesh, Rabat, Salé, Meknes, Tetouan, and EssaouiraAfter the restoration of its historical monuments, traditional hotels and markets, it was transformed into living museums that attract millions of visitors and researchers from various continents of the world.The Ministry also launched a digital program to document the oral heritage and Moroccan manuscripts using artificial intelligence and 3D display techniques, to enable the rising generations and Moroccans of the world to closely relate to their ancient cultural identity.

كما أطلقت الوزارة برنامجاً رقمياً لتوثيق التراث الشفهي والمخطوطات المغربية بتقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي والعرض ثلاثي الأبعاد، لتمكين الأجيال الصاعدة ومغاربة العالم من الارتباط الوثيق بهويتهم الحضارية العريقة.