About MEBF

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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.

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Our Story

How It All Began

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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

Our Committee

MEBF is brought to life by a dedicated team of book enthusiasts, cultural professionals, and creative minds.

Yassin Adnan

Festival President

Nick Cherkas

Festival Programme Director

Luke Sapsed

Festival Producer

Alan Keohane

Secretary

Caroline Sapsed

Communications Director

Sarah Nait

Financial Director

Soleiman Nait

Ticketing and Website

Juanita Folmsbee

Guest Author Relations

Khaoula Jabal

Press Officer

Samira Jabri

Transport Captain

Anouar Laayrech

Social Media

Partners

Our Partners & Supporters

MEBF is made possible through the generous support of our partners, sponsors, and collaborators.

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JAAL Riad Resorts

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Travel Link

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Aynnaka

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The Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad CCME

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British Council Morocco

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The British Academy School Marrakech (BASM)

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International Prize for Arab Fiction (IPAF)