Tuesday 2 December 2025 – 16:19
Morocco is seeking to secure international recognition for the caftan as intangible cultural heritage at an upcoming session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee, as the government presses its case in New Delhi through its cultural and diplomatic services.
The bid was prepared by the Ministry of Youth Culture and Communication and Morocco permanent delegation to UNESCO and focuses on the historical and social role of the caftan as a Moroccan craft tradition.
Officials say the file has been treated as a national submission rather than a shared heritage claim, despite objections raised by Algeria over unrelated files already registered.
Morocco has also moved to protect its cultural assets through agreements with the World Intellectual Property Organization and broader documentation programs aimed at international recognition.
If approved, the caftan will join Morocco existing UNESCO listings under rules that limit each country to one element every two years.
The government is already preparing new files, including zellij, expected to be submitted in 2027.
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