Mehdi Bensaid, Moroccan Minister of Culture, Youth, and Communication, announced on February 24 that the International Book and Print Fair ( SIEL ) will be held in Rabat from June 2 to 6, 2022.
In a press briefing, the minister explained that the SIEL, which is traditionally held in Casablanca, will take place in Rabat since the original space is now a hospital for COVID-19 patients.
Both Rabat and El Jadida initially expressed interest in hosting SIEL, however the decision to host the event in Rabat came after the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) named the city the “Islamic world’s cultural capital” for 2022.
Bensaid said that SIEL would resume its yearly fair in Casablanca once the Ministry of Health relinquishes the areas arranged for COVID-19 patients.
As part of the cultural event with an international focus, Bensaid announced the launch of a call for tenders to accompany the upcoming international book fair. He also noted the support of the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region council for the event.
Details about the program are yet to be released.
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