The XXL performance of around fifty Moroccan riders during an anthology fantasia, with horses specially transported by plane from the kingdom, plunged Algerian leaders into deep disarray.
Moreover, according to sources from Maghreb-Intelligence in Algiers, Abdelmadjid Tebboune reportedly requested a detailed report from Foreign Affairs and the DGDSE on the Qatar-Morocco Cultural Year 2024.
For some time now, an all-out cultural war has pitted Algiers against Rabat, over the authorship of various elements of the common heritage. From zellij to caftan, including gastronomy and music, the two countries are engaged in a fierce battle, not only on social networks but also within UNESCO.
However, with the cultural events organized this year in Doha, the Sharifian kingdom has shown that it has a head start over its eastern rival. On this occasion, the Qataris had the opportunity to admire a precious collection of jewelry belonging to the Moroccan royal family, a first which left its mark.
At the beginning of December, while a trench war pitted Moroccans and Algerians at UNESCO over the caftan, the Moroccans organized a masterful parade of caftan creations in a setting worthy of the greatest Fashion Weeks, such as that of Milan. This show of force deeply irritated Algiers, especially since, after losing the support of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Algerian leaders fear seeing Qatar succumb in turn to the charm of Moroccan soft power. .
What particularly worries Algiers is Rabat’s ability to brilliantly deploy its know-how during major international events. Algerian leaders know well that to win this heritage war, it is not enough to submit files to UNESCO. You must also demonstrate an ability to shine on the field and establish yourself on the international scene. On this precise point, the advance of the Cherifian kingdom seems, for the moment, unattainable.
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