Moroccan Poets Festival in Tetouan Celebrates Poetry with Sharjah’s Support

The fifth edition of the Moroccan Poets Festival in Tetouan, Morocco, concluded with a three-day celebration of poetry. This event was organized by the Department of Culture in Sharjah and the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication.

More than 30 poets, intellectuals, and artists participated, creating a vibrant atmosphere of artistic expression. The closing ceremony took place at the School of National Arts and Crafts in Tetouan, attended by notable figures such as Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Department of Culture in Sharjah, and Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qasir, Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Dr. Youssef Al Fehri, Head of the Ecole Normale Superieure in Martil, and Mukhles Al Saghir, Director of the House of Poetry in Tetouan, were also present, along with many writers, intellectuals, and university students.

Al Saghir emphasized the exceptional nature of this year’s festival, which included poetry, theatre, music, and visual art. The festival served as a platform for various generations of poets, from established figures to rising talents recognized by the First Diwan Award for Young Poets. Prominent Moroccan poets captivated audiences during evening sessions and major meetings.

The closing day featured an intellectual symposium titled “Poetry… from the Creative to the Digital,” discussing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on artistic creation, particularly in poetry.