About MEBF

The Marrakech English Book Festival was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to celebrate the richness of Morocco through books written or translated into the English language.

Our Mission

Building Bridges
Through Literature

Our Mission is to foster greater dialogue and cultural understanding between Morocco and the rest of the world through a vibrant English language book scene that makes Moroccan stories accessible worldwide.

The Marrakech English Book Festival exists to provide a stage for emerging Moroccan writers to share their work with an international audience in the company of established writers from around the world.

MEBF also serves as an archive and resource that has cultural depth and documentary value that will help promote and preserve Morocco's contribution to the World's cultural and historical heritage.

A reader smiling at the festival book stand

Our Story

How It All Began

The Marrakech English Book Festival began as a small gathering of Marrakech residents, both Moroccan and international, who believed in the importance of books to connect cultures and inspire minds. What started as a small event has grown into one of Morocco's most anticipated cultural celebrations.

Every two years, MEBF brings together an extraordinary mix of bestselling Moroccan and international authors and illustrators, emerging Moroccan talent, publishers, translators, and thousands of passionate readers. The festival provides a unique platform for cross-cultural dialogue.

From intimate readings in sun-dappled courtyards to thought-provoking panel discussions, MEBF celebrates the richness of storytelling while nurturing the next generation of literary talent in Morocco.

The Team