The Moroccan Ministry of Culture and Communication has announced the 57th edition of the Moroccan Book Award for 2026. The award is open to Moroccan authors, poets, critics, researchers, thinkers, and translators. The ministry stated that the award will consist of nine categories, including poetry, narrative, human sciences, social sciences, literary and artistic studies, translation, Amazigh literature, and studies in Amazigh culture.
The award is open to books published in their first edition in 2025, either in Morocco or abroad, in Arabic, Amazigh, or Hassaniya, as well as in foreign languages. To be eligible, books must have undergone legal deposit. The ministry has set several conditions for participation, including that books with more than two authors will not be accepted. Additionally, previous winners will not be eligible to participate again until three years have passed since they received the award.
The Moroccan Book Award aims to encourage and recognize outstanding literary works in various fields. The award has been a significant event in Morocco's cultural scene for several decades, promoting literature and intellectual creativity. The ministry's decision to open submissions for the 57th edition reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting and celebrating Moroccan literature.
The award's nine categories cover a wide range of literary and intellectual fields, providing opportunities for authors and researchers to showcase their work. The inclusion of categories such as Amazigh literature and studies in Amazigh culture highlights the importance of promoting and preserving Morocco's cultural diversity.
The Ministry of Culture and Communication plays a vital role in promoting Moroccan culture and literature through various initiatives and programs. The Moroccan Book Award is one of the key events organized by the ministry to encourage literary creativity and recognize outstanding achievements in the field.
The 57th edition of the Moroccan Book Award is expected to attract a large number of submissions from Moroccan authors and researchers. The award's reputation and prestige make it a highly competitive event, with winners receiving recognition and accolades for their contributions to Moroccan literature and intellectual life.
The submission process for the 57th Moroccan Book Award is now open, and eligible authors and researchers can submit their works until the deadline. The ministry will announce the shortlisted and winning titles in due course, and the award ceremony is expected to take place in the coming months.
Key points
- The Moroccan Ministry of Culture and Communication has announced the 57th edition of the Moroccan Book Award, open to submissions from Moroccan authors, poets, critics, researchers, thinkers, and translators.
- The award consists of nine categories, including poetry, narrative, human sciences, and studies in Amazigh culture.
- To be eligible, books must have been published in their first edition in 2025 and undergone legal deposit.
