International Assilah Cultural Season Set to Begin in October
On August 13, 2026, it was announced that the charming city of Assilah in Morocco is preparing to host the autumn session of the 47th International Assilah Cultural Season. This highly anticipated event will take place from October 2 to October 18, bringing together a diverse array of intellectual dialogues and celebrations of culture and art. The organizing committee has revealed a comprehensive program that includes several thought-provoking seminars and tribute sessions, such as a discussion on the crucial themes of "Energy and Water Challenges in Africa and Strategic Projects: Towards a New Political Geography." Additionally, the program features a tribute seminar titled "Tony Maraini and the Moroccan Artistic Scene," along with discussions addressing the topic "The Arab World in the Horizon of 2030: Challenges, Transformations, and Prospects," as well as a seminar dedicated to "Hassouna Mosbah: My Journey in Expressions and Places." It’s noteworthy that the International Assilah Cultural Season first commenced in 1978 and has since become an annual highlight, showcasing intensive cultural and artistic activities along with seminars tackling significant international issues, featuring esteemed thinkers, politicians, media representatives, and creatives from Morocco and around the globe.
As reported by qna.org.qa.
