The Paris Book Festival (April 11-13), where Morocco will be the guest of honor, has unveiled the program dedicated to the Kingdom.
Morocco, which will have a 330 m² pavilion under the dome of the Grand Palais in the heart of the City of Light, will be represented by a host of authors and publishing houses reflecting the richness and dynamism of Moroccan literature.
Designed as “an invitation to travel and discovery, reflecting Morocco as a cultural crossroads between tradition and modernity,” the Moroccan pavilion will draw inspiration from the sea, a symbol of the country’s rich maritime heritage and its commitment to a sustainable and innovative future.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet renowned Moroccan writers, attend roundtable discussions exploring the connections between literature, history, and society, as well as participate in conversations on Francophonie and the transmission of oral traditions in contemporary writing.
For the festival’s organizers, Morocco’s publishing landscape is undergoing a period of great vitality, driven by dynamic publishing houses that play a key role in promoting Moroccan literature by publishing works in Arabic, Amazigh, French, and English, while also helping to amplify Moroccan voices on the international stage.
Around 40 publishing houses will be represented at the Moroccan pavilion, designed as an immersive space celebrating the richness and diversity of its writers.
Both renowned authors and emerging voices will be featured, reflecting a multifaceted identity and a rich history shaped by diverse cultural and linguistic influences. Tributes will also be paid to writers who have left a lasting mark on Moroccan literature and thought, including Edmond Amran El Maleh and Driss Chraibi.
The Moroccan pavilion will feature five thematic areas, each offering a unique experience: "The Maritime History Space," which will offer a fascinating dive into Morocco’s maritime past, highlighting its Atlantic and Mediterranean heritage through historical documents, ancient maps, and sailors’ accounts.
"The Hiwar Space," dedicated to meetings and exchanges between publishers, authors, and the public; the "Signing Space"; the "Youth Space," a colorful and interactive area designed for young readers, featuring storytelling sessions, creative workshops, and meetings with children’s authors to foster a love of reading and storytelling; and finally, the "Publishers and Bookstore Space," a place of discovery and exchange reflecting the diversity and vitality of Moroccan literature, where visitors can browse a selection of books, meet publishers, and purchase literary works.
MAP: 23 March 2025
