The organizers of the 11th international book editing fair , which will is being held from February 11 until February 20, decided that this year's edition will be held in tribute of renowned scholar Mokhtar Soussi and the famous writer Shmed Sefriouri.
Further more, two of the halls that will host the fair will also be named after these two prominent writers-thinkers, who have greatly influenced Moroccan literature and thought in the 20th century.
<i>Le Matin</i> reports that 650 presenters, coming from 56 countries are going to take part in this year exhibitions. The fair will include shows, workshops, youth forums, book sales.