Egypt to be guest of honor in 24th International Moroccan Book Fair

CAIRO – 7 February 2018: Egypt will be the guest of honor in the 24th edition of the International Book Fair in Morocco in which Enas Abdel-Dayem, the Minister of Culture, represents Egypt from February 8 to 18.

Abdel-Dayem mentioned in a statement that Morocco’s choice to announce Egypt as a guest of honor in the International Book Fair highlights the stable relations between the two countries.

The veteran flutist and Culture Minister will be leading the Egyptian delegation of writers, artists and researchers including Anwar Moughith, Egyptian writer and translator, Mohamed Afifi sarcastic Egyptian writer, Hassan Khadairy Egyptian health media expert, and others.

The Ministry of Culture prepared a rich program that highlights an important part of the great Egyptian civilization and also the history of Moroccan-Egyptian relations. The program consists of several literary seminars, poetry readings, and a variety of artistic performances that reflect the colors of the Egyptian arts.

It is noteworthy that the 24th edition of the International Book Publishing and Book Fair will be attended by more than 700 exhibitors representing 45 countries from all over the world, along with 350 researchers and creators of various nationalities. It will also be witnessing 40 activities within the children's program throughout the period.