Casablanca International Poetry Festival
First Edition - Mohamed Aneb Hamri
days Of the Festival
Poet & Critic
Visitor
Poets
The festival features a selection of prominent poets who have enriched the literary scene with their creativity, gathering to present their inspiring poems that reflect the beauty of words and the power of expression.
Festival Management
The Casablanca International Poetry Festival hosts a group of distinguished poets from around the world, presenting their poems and literary works in a unique celebratory atmosphere. The festival aims to promote poetic culture and exchange ideas between poets and the audience.
Chakib Abd Rahman
Festival Director
Adil Oukrire
President of the association
Abd Rahim Al-Khassar
External Relations and Communication Manager
Mohamed Amin Al-Karkhi
Artistic Consultant
Yuita Du Jacar
Cultural Advisor
Festival Goals
The festival is organized by a team of specialists in the literary and cultural fields, striving to create an event that reflects the significance and diversity of poetry in Arab culture.
Schedule Festival
The festival includes poetry readings, critical sessions, and literary seminars featuring prominent poets and critics, along with musical and artistic performances that enhance the creative atmosphere.
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14:00
Manzil Hotel: Welcoming the festival guests
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17:00
Mogador Hotel: Official opening of the festival
- Opening remarks: The association's president and the festival director, Abderrahmane Chakib
- Presentation of the poets of this edition
- Musical performance
- Tribute to the poet of the edition, Mohamed Anebba El Hamri:
- Testimonials from Hassan Naraiss, Anis El Raffai, Saïd Montassib, and his son Dr. Samih
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19:30
Boujamia Theater: The First Poetic Performance
Supervised by: Abdel Rahim Khassar
Iman Al-Khitabi (Morocco), Abbas Baydoun (Lebanon), Mohamed Boujbiri (Morocco), Rick Van Bokel (Netherlands), Mohamed Moutna (Morocco), Mariam Al-Zarouni (UAE), Mohamed Aziz Al-Husseini (Morocco)
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10:30
Festival Poets as Guests of Educational Institutions
Poetry performances and workshops for the benefit of learners
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18:00
Boujamia Theater: The Second Poetic Performance
Supervised by: Omar Al-Assri
Dami Omar (Morocco), Ridwan Al-Ajroudi (Tunisia), Idriss Al-Loush (Morocco), George Walbes (USA), Hafida Al-Farsi (Morocco), Shaalan Sharif (Iraq), Abdel Rahim Khassar (Morocco), Karina Manon (Peru)
19:30 Break
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20:00
Boujamia Theater: The Third Poetic Performance
Supervised by: Azeddine Bourkha
Fadwa Al-Ziyani (Morocco), Abdelhadi Saadoun (Iraq), Al-Zubeir Al-Khayat (Morocco), Juan Hawla (Chile), Mohamed Abed (Morocco), Mohamed Amin Al-Karkhi (Iraq), Amin Kamel (Indonesia)
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11:00
Group Tour to Discover the Landmarks of Casablanca
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13:00
Group Lunch in the Slaa Area
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18:00
Cultural House: Festival Seminar
- Session Theme: Poetic Voices in Intersection: Dynamics of Translation and Interpretation.
- Supervised by: Mohamed Khfifi
- Approaches:
Mohamed Alout (Morocco), Azeddine Bourkha (Morocco), Mariam Al-Zarouni (UAE), Shalaan Sharif (Iraq)
- Session Theme: Poetic Voices in Intersection: Dynamics of Translation and Interpretation.
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20:00
Boujamia Theater: The Fourth Poetic Performance
Supervised by: Abderrahmane Chakib
Sabah Al-Dubai (Morocco), Sonit Mandal (India), Idriss Issa (Morocco), Mahmoud Sharaf (Egypt), Omar Al-Asri (Morocco), Ali Al-Hazmi (Saudi Arabia), Amin Zaknoun (Morocco), Marwan Ali (Syria), Rashid Al-Khudayri (Morocco)
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10:00
Manzel Hotel: Festival Closing
- Closing Remarks:
- Distribution of Participation Certificates
- Launch of the Poetry Caravan towards the city of Dakhla
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Casablanca International Poetry Festival
Casablanca, Ain Sebaa-Hay Mohammadi District
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