Casablanca African Book Festival

مهرجان الدار البيضاء الإفريقي للكتاب

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Arts & CultureCasablanca
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe Casablanca International Book Fair
Language["ar"]Currency: MAD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Casablanca African Book Festival in Casablanca

No Casablanca-specific African Book Festival distinct from the city's general book fair activity is confirmed. Casablanca's major literary event is the Casablanca International Book Fair (Salon International de l'Edition et du Livre), drawing 350-plus exhibitors over roughly ten days near the Hassan II Mosque, with academic discussions, signings, poetry readings, awards, and children's programming. A separately branded African Book Festival (FLAM) exists but is staged in Marrakech, not Casablanca.

Searching for a Casablanca African Book Festival turns up a naming problem rather than a clearly documented event.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Casablanca International Book Fair stands out for its scale and setting, hundreds of exhibitors gathered near one of Morocco's most recognizable landmarks, the Hassan II Mosque, over a run of about ten days that mixes commercial book selling with academic panels and cultural programming

02

The mystery stays covered

Its breadth, spanning literary discussion, poetry readings, book signings, and dedicated children's activities, makes it function as both a trade fair and a public cultural festival at once

03

The city starts moving

What is not confirmed is any distinctly branded African Book Festival operating in Casablanca itself, since the comparably named FLAM event is documented as a Marrakech fixture rather than a Casablanca one

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair's recurring structure includes academic and literary panel discussions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

book signings

The sacred route

Living ritual

poetry readings

The local code

Living ritual

formal award ceremonies

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and dedicated children's activities

Tradition 6

Living ritual

a combination that has made it function as a full cultural event rather than a pure trade show

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Casablanca you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to a busy indoor and outdoor exhibition setting; modest dress is sensible given the fair's proximity to the Hassan II Mosque.

Safety

At Casablanca African Book Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Casablanca African Book Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · MAD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.59 N, 7.61 WOpen in Google Maps

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

Nearest airportCMN — Mohammed V
TransportStay close enough to the part of Casablanca you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Casablanca African Book Festival runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Casablanca via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Casablanca, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suited to a busy indoor and outdoor exhibition setting; modest dress is sensible given the fair's proximity to the Hassan II Mosque.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Morocco and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Casablanca African Book Festival?

Casablanca African Book Festival is listed for February · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Casablanca African Book Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Casablanca, Morocco. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLcasablancaarabfilmfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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