This week saw WAMC take one more step into the African continent with the official announcement of the country of Morocco being opened as a new chapter. It has been a number of years since we have seen Morocco grow as a chapter and 2024 is exciting as we have uncovered one of the jewels of the culinary world who is leading the charge.
We welcome Chef Amal Elkotfi as the new president and secretary-general for the country of Morocco. Under the direction and presidency of President Elkotfi with Khadija Agsar as Vice President, Morocco has already seen 10 new members join in their first week.
President Amal is a passionate and dedicated culinary expert who strives to strengthen the industry through her commitment to growth and opportunity for all. She has been recognised as a leader and an example of women’s strengths and conviction, and is a strong supporter of networking and creating opportunities for all chefs. She has even participated in the Guinness World Record as a judge for the 2023 Largest Cooking Competition in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
President Amal is an accredited trainer with the American Institute for Applied Education, has been appointed an international referee for the Asia Cup in Malaysia in 2023, a gold medal at the Tunisian Cup of Cooking that coincided with International Women’s Day and was awarded the Best Culinary Trainer certificate from FOOD Bloggers Association of India earlier this year.
Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh’s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water. Morocco is known for its amazing food and cinematic locations such as the beautiful city of Casablanca and this will be the base from where President Elkotfi will manage and grow the association.
