Posthumous Tribute to Driss Chraïbi at the 30th Edition of SIEL
Homage to Driss Chraïbi at the 30th Edition of the SIEL
The 30th edition of the International Salon of Publishing and Book (SIEL), set to take place from April 18 to 27, will pay tribute to the Moroccan writer Driss Chraïbi, one of the key figures in Moroccan and international literature. A special space will be dedicated to showcasing his work through a rich exhibition featuring photographs and testimonials, enabling the public to discover or rediscover the breadth of his literary legacy.
This tribute to Driss Chraïbi reflects a commitment to honoring his significant contributions to literature and his enduring influence beyond Moroccan borders. Furthermore, Driss El Yazami, president of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), announced that during the 2025 edition of the SIEL, the council’s pavilion will highlight the 70th anniversary of the publication of the novel “Les Boucs,” the first Moroccan work addressing the theme of migration, released in 1955.
Born on July 15, 1926, in El Jadida and raised in Casablanca, Driss Chraïbi moved to Paris in 1945 to pursue studies in chemistry. However, he chose to dedicate himself to literature and journalism, fields in which he achieved great success. He authored several notable works and received various accolades, including the Africa Mediterranean Prize in 1973 for his collective body of work and the Franco-Arab Friendship Prize in 1981.
Driss Chraïbi passed away in April 2007 in Drôme, in southeastern France, where he had lived since 1988. His work continues to leave an indelible mark on the literary world.
