The 6th edition of the Maghrebi Book Fair "Lettres du Maghreb" was inaugurated in Oujda, Morocco, on October 28, 2026. The event, organized by the Oriental Development Agency, is held in partnership with several institutions, including the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sports, the Wilaya of the Oriental region, and the Mohammed First University. The fair's theme, "Reinventing a Common World," reflects the current global context and aims to promote a culture of dialogue and coexistence.
The opening ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Wali of the Oriental region, Mhamed Atfaoui, and various writers and thinkers from Morocco and abroad. The event featured several artistic performances, highlighting the celebration of books and literature. Mohamed Mbarki, president of the fair, emphasized that the event has become an international rendezvous, aiming to promote culture as a tool for territorial development and a means of building a common world.
Mbarki added that the fair's vision aligns with the Kingdom's orientations, focusing on promoting dialogue and in-depth discussions. He highlighted the importance of books as a witness to the era and a powerful tool for transmitting knowledge between generations. Abdelkader Aissaoui, director of the regional culture department in the Oriental region, noted that the fair is a culmination of the region's cultural animation dynamics, with this edition marking significant progress in terms of form and substance.
The fair brings together over 100 thinkers and writers from Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, reflecting its growing international appeal. El Kebir Hannou, director of the "development pole" at the Oriental Development Agency, explained that the theme "Reinventing a Common World" was chosen to address the current global context and promote values of fraternity and coexistence. The event features a rich cultural program, including conferences, roundtable discussions, and open meetings.
The fair also includes a cultural and artistic program outside the main venue, with conferences organized at the Mohammed First University, Omar Ibn Abdelaziz High School, and Oujda Local Prison. Additionally, poetic evenings, artistic encounters, and an exhibition of plastic arts featuring artists from the Oriental region will take place. The event aims to reaffirm its position as a major cultural rendezvous at the national, Maghrebi, and international levels.
The fair offers visitors the opportunity to discover new publications, meet writers and thinkers, and engage in discussions on contemporary issues. With a surface area of approximately 5,000 m², the event features stands for publishing houses and public institutions, spaces for young people and children, conference rooms, and a literary café. The fair's organizers aim to create a platform for dialogue and creation, promoting a culture of exchange and intellectual curiosity.
Through this edition, the Oujda Maghrebi Book Fair seeks to consolidate its position among major cultural events, providing a space for readers, researchers, and culture enthusiasts to meet, exchange ideas, and discover diverse cultures and literary experiences. The event will continue to promote the values of dialogue, coexistence, and cultural exchange, reflecting its commitment to building a common world.
Key points
- The 6th edition of the Maghrebi Book Fair "Lettres du Maghreb" was held in Oujda, Morocco, with the theme "Reinventing a Common World".
- The event brought together over 100 thinkers and writers from Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
- The fair featured a rich cultural program, including conferences, roundtable discussions, and artistic performances.
