The extension is intended to give journalists time to complete their applications. Eligible work must have appeared in a national media outlet between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026.
Applicants must, among other conditions, be Moroccan, have at least three years of professional experience and hold a current press card. Categories include Amazigh-language journalism and work on Hassani Saharan culture and space. The announcement extends the entry period; it does not name winners.