The vibrant city of Casablanca is set to embrace the arts as it prepares for the highly anticipated International Poetry and Prose Festival, now entering its nineteenth year. Scheduled for May 10th and 11th, this prestigious event, organized by the Bader Association for Communication and Social Development, will feature an impressive array of participants, showcasing the richness of Moroccan poetry. This year’s festival honors notable figures like Louise Haydon, an acclaimed international cultural ambassador, and Asmae Benzaquor, a distinguished Moroccan artist, further enhancing the festival’s stature. Poets and Zajal artists will not only vie for recognition but will also have the chance to be included in a collective poetry anthology that celebrates the essence of Moroccan literature.
Casablanca Poetry Festival Overview
The International Poetry and Prose Festival in Casablanca, organized by the Bader Association, celebrates its nineteenth edition in May. This annual event, coinciding with Crown Prince Moulay Hassan’s birthday, attracts talented poets from across Morocco to showcase their work.
On May 10th and 11th, participants will compete in elimination rounds and finals, evaluated by a skilled judging panel that appreciates diverse poetic styles, including free verse and colloquial Zajal poetry.
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