Seven Moroccans Awarded the Ibn Battuta Prize for Travel Literature
The Arab Center for Geographical Literature, “Irtyad El Afaq,” has announced the winners of the 23rd edition of the Ibn Battouta Prize (2024-2025), where seven Moroccan researchers have distinguished themselves.
In the “Verified Travel” category, Abdelhadi Kadioui, Houria Rifi, and Mohamed El Andaloussi were recognized for their respective studies on historical travel narratives. Mohamed Mohamed Khattabi was awarded in the “Daily Journal” category for his work titled In the Footsteps of Christopher Columbus.
Moroccan authors also excelled in the “Studies” category, with Abdelaziz Jadir receiving an award for his work The American Journey to Tangier, Mohamed Naddam for Moroccan Travelers and France During the Protectorate Era, and Abderrahman Temmara for Echoes of Scenes.
The award-winning works will be published by “Dar Souidi” in partnership with other publishing houses. The award ceremony will take place in Rabat and Abu Dhabi on dates to be announced.
