Held under the theme “Moroccan Heritage Through the Lens of Pluralism – Being Moroccan: An Open Citizenship,” the event featured reflections on the distinctive aspects of the Moroccan model. The session was attended by His Majesty the King’s Advisor, André Azoulay, and Morocco’s ambassador to France, Samira Sitail.
On this occasion, Rector of the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture (IRCAM), Ahmed Boukous, emphasized that the Moroccan Constitution recognizes the country’s various linguistic and cultural expressions, adding that an inclusive policy is being implemented in Morocco to promote active citizenship, beyond the fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution.
Essayist and researcher Asma Lamrabet underscored the Constitution’s emphasis on the importance of Morocco’s identity, cultural, and religious diversity.
Driss El Yazami, President of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), addressed the role of Moroccan expatriates, highlighting the State’s growing awareness of the importance of its diaspora in the context of globalization.
Morocco is participating in this year’s Paris Book Festival as Guest of Honor, with a 330-square-meter pavilion offering a rich and diverse program. The lineup includes 28 conference sessions, 16 literary and societal panels, 10 book presentations, two artistic performances (slam and theater), and an international panel on the “Atlantic Destiny: France–Morocco,” aligned with this year’s overarching theme, “The Sea.”