Morocco
Morocco's National Library Offers Free Multilingual Audiobooks During Lockdown
The National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco (BNRM) has made audiobooks available online to prevent the confined from getting bored.
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Books
Morocco
Goncourt Winner Leïla Slimani Launches Morocco Book Tour for New Novel
Leïla Slimani, is embarking on a tour of five Moroccan cities from March 19 to 29 to present her new novel "The Country of Others". The Franco-Moroccan, Prix Goncourt 2016, will meet the very large public in the kingdom.
Morocco
Morocco Censors Book on Sexual Relations Ahead of Women's Day Event
The Ministry of Culture has censored the book on "Sexual relations and their impact on family stability", which was to be presented on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Morocco
Moroccan Authors in France Launch Inaugural Book Fair to Spotlight Culture and Education
It is in Paris that Moroccan writers have decided to organize the first book fair. Scheduled for March 14, it aims, among other things, to introduce Moroccan authors based in France.
France
Investigation Reveals Deadly Exorcism Case in France, Sparking Concerns
Journalist Lou Syrah* has documented in a book the results of her investigation into the death of Louisa, 19, exorcised by an imam in 1994 in Roubaix, France. This Saudi-style exorcism lasted five hours.
Morocco
Controversial Islamic Critique Books Sell Out at Casablanca Book Fair
The International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL), which opened this year in Casablanca, only had eyes for books criticizing Islam. They were among the books that were in high demand by visitors.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Digital Pre-Complaint System for Citizens and Residents
This Friday, February 7 at 5 p.m., the public prosecutor’s office will officially launch the "Online Pre-Complaint" service, intended for Moroccan citizens and the Moroccan community abroad, as well as foreigners residing in Morocco, from its stand at the Casablanca Book Fair.
Morocco
Moroccan Author Leïla Bahsaïn Shortlisted for Prestigious Arab Literature Prize
Moroccan writer Leïla Bahsaïn and her novel "The Sky Under Our Feet" are in the running for the Arab Literature Prize, which will be awarded on November 6 at the Arab World Institute in Paris. Created in 2013, this Prize is the only French award honoring Arab literary creation. The selection for this 7th edition highlights the diversity of Arab literature.
Morocco
New Book Explores Morocco Under King Mohammed VI's Reign
A new book on the King of Morocco. Its title, "The King: the Morocco of Mohammed VI", is a work co-written by the President of the Paris School of Journalism, Guillaume Jobin, and the journalist Valérie Morales-Attias, a columnist for the monthly magazine, Maroc diplomatique.
Morocco
Morocco Rejects French Textbook with Disputed Map, Demands Withdrawal
The Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research has issued a formal denial about the approval of a French manual containing a map of Morocco amputated from its Sahara .
Morocco
Moroccan Consulate Unveils Photo Book Capturing 50 Years of Morocco's Soul
The Catholic Institute of Toulouse experienced a unique event on Sunday. The Moroccan Consulate proceeded to launch the book "Itineraries". A 120-page art book that illustrates fifty years of photographs taken in Morocco by Gérard Bayssière, supported by texts by Mourad Hamayet.
Morocco
Moroccan-American Novelist Laïla Lalami's "The Other Americans" Shortlisted for National Book Award
Novelist Laïla Lalami is on a roll. With her novel, "The Other Americans", a masterpiece in English literature, she is the finalist for the prestigious "National Book Award" 2019, which took place in the United States.