Diaspora Writers Gather in Rabat to Explore Moroccan Migration and Identity

Organized on the sidelines of the 27th edition of the International Book Fair (SIEL), by the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), this meeting saw the participation of young faces from the diaspora who have traced their path to fame within their countries of residence, presenting themselves as worthy successors of well-known and globally recognized Moroccan writers, reports the MAP.

Speaking on the occasion, the President of the CCME, Driss El Yazami, said that "this meeting is an opportunity to bring these young creators closer to their motherland and at the same time to the Moroccan public", adding that it is inconceivable to wait for years to be able to read the Arabic translations of the books that young Moroccans from the diaspora have written in French, Spanish, Italian or German.

For her part, the Moroccan-Belgian writer Rachida Lamrabet, indicated that "identity is a complex issue linked to the difficulty of separating the country of residence from the country of parents and grandparents." According to her, this part of European history remains unknown to Europeans themselves. "We must write our own History and inform others about it," she added.

For her part, Yasmina Douib, a Moroccan-Belgian stage director, affirmed that she has always highlighted the Moroccan character in her theatrical works, which forms part of her personality, considering that the opportunity now presents itself for her to get closer to Morocco, its customs, culture and civilization.