Moroccan rapper Hamza Raid became a central figure in the Gen Z protests that swept Morocco in September 2025, demanding education and healthcare reforms. Raid was detained and charged with unauthorized assembly and incitement to protest, drawing wide attention from youth and rights groups. His case highlights the risks artist-activists face and Morocco's tense climate for artistic freedom while authorities pledge order and due process.
Visa For Music 2025 returns to Rabat, Morocco, from November 19–22, celebrating its 12th edition as a premier music market and festival for Africa and the Middle East. Over four days, artists, producers, and industry professionals will connect through live showcases, electro-night performances, and professional forums, fostering collaboration, discovery, and innovation while spotlighting underrepresented talent on a global stage.
Visa For Music (VFM), the premier platform for African and Middle Eastern music, invites professionals to contribute to its 2025 Professional Forum in Rabat, Morocco, from November 19–22. Hosted by ANYA Culture, the forum features showcases, panels, and networking opportunities. Submit proposals for conferences, workshops, or masterclasses by May 25, 2025. Engage with 20,000+ attendees, share expertise, and empower underrepresented music communities
Hoba Hoba Spirit's Rabat concert was indefinitely postponed after backlash from AS FAR football club supporters over frontman Reda Allali’s critical comments. The incident reveals Morocco’s ongoing struggle between artistic freedom and institutional sensitivities. As fans demand accountability, the postponement underscores how cultural expression remains entangled with political red lines—especially when the military or national identity is involved.
In February 2025, Moroccan artist Khadija Tanana became the latest target of state censorship when her artwork, Hand of Fatima, was forcibly removed from the Tetouan Centre of Modern Art.
A first of its kind in the Arab region, the Master’s in Cultural Policy and Cultural Management is a two-year program taught in both Arabic and English. It is hosted by the Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Ben M’sik, at the Hassan II University in Casablanca, Morocco. Culture Resource established this program with Hassan II University and the University of Hildesheim in Germany and its UNESCO Chair for Cultural Policies for Arts in Development as a cooperating partner. The program is supported by the Ford Foundation and the British Council.
