Rabat – Morocco has been officially selected to host the fifth edition of the African Poetry Slam Championship (Coupe d’Afrique de Slam Poésie – CASP) in 2027, marking a major milestone for the country’s growing spoken-word scene and its role in fostering cultural exchange across Africa.
The announcement follows a selection process that reviewed bids from several candidate countries.
Morocco’s successful bid was led by the SLAM’AROC Association, which will organize the continental event in partnership with Koun Aktif.
According to a confirmation letter sent to the president of SLAM’AROC, the CASP organizing committee and members of the selection jury have been reviewing applications since January 2025.
Following the evaluation process, Morocco was chosen to host the next edition of the championship.
Founded to promote spoken-word poetry and artistic collaboration, SLAM’AROC has been an active member of the African Poetry Slam Championship network since 2018.
The organization has worked to strengthen cultural exchanges, encourage artist mobility, and position slam poetry as a platform for dialogue between African communities.
Recognized as one of the continent’s leading spoken-word events, the African Poetry Slam Championship brings together performers from across Africa for a program that combines competitions, live performances, workshops, professional networking sessions, and community cultural activities.
The 2027 edition aims to celebrate Africa’s linguistic and cultural diversity by showcasing poetry in its many forms.
Organizers describe slam as a powerful medium for creativity, storytelling, civic engagement, and intercultural dialogue.
In its confirmation letter, the CASP presidency also highlighted the competition’s pan-African vision, emphasizing cooperation between artists and cultural organizations to further expand the event’s influence across Africa and internationally.
Preparations for the championship are expected to involve collaboration with Moroccan public institutions, including the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, local authorities, cultural partners, private-sector sponsors, and national media.
