The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is pleased to announce the winners of its photography contest Marrakech Heritage through the Eyes of Youth Organized as part of the celebration of Marrakech, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2024. The Contest aimed to encourage the youth to contribute to the preservation of the city’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage by showcasing their talents and creativity in documenting it.

The winners were selected based on evaluation criteria set by a specialized jury comprising experts in photography and heritage preservation. The contest featured two categories: Tangible Cultural Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage. The results are as follows:

Tangible Cultural Heritage Category:

Six winners were selected:

• First place: Achraf Rouad
• Second place: Mohamed Amine Kabbouri
• Third place: Khadija El Aamrich
Encouragement awards were granted to: Jouayria Idzem, Youssef Jaghnane Idrissi, and Khawla Lamine.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Category:

Five winners were selected:

• First place: Jamal Jalal
• Second place: Hiba Ait Elghassal
• Third place: Mustapha Oussi
Encouragement awards were granted to: Amira Adil and Mohamed Ait Ouznag.