Morocco is one of the most prominent countries on UNESCO's World Heritage List, thanks to a long journey of international recognition that began with the inscription of its first site in 1981, the ancient city of Fez. This journey continued, culminating in the registration of eight additional sites.
In collaboration with national partners and UNESCO bodies, the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication is overseeing the implementation of a one-year program starting from April 24 of this year. As part of the initiative recognizing Rabat as the World Book Capital, activities will be intensified and expanded, taking advantage of the 2026 SIEL event, which will be held from May 1 to 10.
For its 31st edition scheduled from May 1 to 10 in Rabat, the International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL 2026) promises extensive participation. With the unprecedented contribution of 61 countries, reading will be celebrated on a global scale in a host city named the world book capital by UNESCO.