Rabat Celebrates the Worlds of Books: A Dialogue of Cultures, Youth Readings, and a Poetic Tribute to Mahmoud Darwish
RABAT, Morocco — October 16, 2026 In a celebration that brought literature into conversation with philosophy, music, and theatre, the Royal Academy of Morocco officially launched the activities of the House of the Worlds of Books on Friday. The international cultural gathering forms part of the vibrant programme taking place in the Moroccan capital following its designation by UNESCO as the World Book Capital for 2026. The opening marked the culmination of a cultural programme held from October 14 to 16, bringing together the international symposium “Mediterranean Correspondences: A Sense of History” and a series of literary and artistic encounters celebrating the diversity of human experience and the role of books in building bridges between peoples. The initiative goes beyond the conventional concept of a library. It proposes a sustainable cultural project that places books at the intersection of reading, translation, creativity, memory, and intercultural dialogue. It als...
