The sixth Moroccan Poetry Festival reflects the richness and diversity of Moroccan culture, fostering creativity among the new generations of poets and artists.
Marrakech – As part of the cultural cooperation between the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication and the Sharjah Government’s Culture Department, Marrakech is set to host the sixth edition of the Moroccan Poetry Festival on October 25-27.
This cultural event will provide a platform to celebrate Moroccan poetry and poets, honoring prominent figures in the literary scene, including poet and translator Mehdi Akhrif, Amazigh culture researcher Fatima Faiyez, and Hassani poet Ahmed Mahmoud Ma’aineen.
The festival will kick off in the Arsat Moulay Abdessalam Gardens on Friday, October 25, with a special performance titled “Marrakech Poem,” featuring a lineup of poets and artists, including poet and artist Majida Benkirane, Malian poet Ibrahim Traori, and musical segments performed by musician Yassine Razi on the violin.
Additionally, the opening ceremony will feature the talented artist Shaima Imran, accompanied by the musical group Asil from Marrakech.
On the second day of the festival, a forum titled “Poetry and Biography: The Poet’s Memory and the Poem’s Journey” will be held at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Cadi Ayyad University, with participation from various critics and researchers.
This will be followed by a second poetry session titled “Poetic Biography,” showcasing well-known poets.
In the afternoon, a “Dialogues” segment will take place at the Faculty of Arabic Language, where honored guests of the festival will engage with master’s and doctoral students to share experiences in creativity, translation, and critique, led by poet Najib Khadari.
The festival will conclude on Sunday, October 27, at the Adam Park Hotel, featuring a segment called “Poets Coming to the Future,” along with musical performances for children.
In the evening, the sixth edition will wrap up with the “Poetic Visions” event in Arsat Moulay Abdessalam Gardens, where distinguished poets and artists will present diverse musical acts.
