Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes tells the story of Charlie Gordon, a young man with an intellectual disability who is given the opportunity to undergo an experimental procedure designed to increase his intelligence. As the experiment transforms his understanding of the world and of himself, Charlie begins to see his relationships, his past, and the people around him in a new light.

A moving and thought-provoking novel about intelligence, identity, dignity, and what it means to be human.
Free participation upon registration: hello@booklore.ma.

Booklore is hosting a poetic writing workshop led by Franco-Moroccan poet and slam artist Kev La Raj.
During this 2-hour session, Kev will guide participants through writing and oral expression exercises to help develop their poetic voice and express ideas and emotions.
No prior experience is required — the workshop is open to anyone curious about poetry.

Fee: 200 MAD per person.
Reservations: hello@booklore.ma

Join us at Booklore for a conversation about The Gardener of Tangier, a historical thriller that moves between Tangier in 1942 and 2021. Through two generations of characters, the novel explores war, espionage, memory and the lasting traces of the past, with Tangier at the heart of both stories.

The evening will include a discussion with the author and an exchange with the audience, followed by a book signing.

Register now: hello@booklore.ma
Entry: 50 DH | 30 DH for students | Free for members or with the purchase of the book.

Booklore invites you to a gathering around Materiae Palimpsest, a book that explores the Moroccan Pavilion project at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The book looks at earth architecture in Morocco and the traditional knowledge and craftsmanship associated with this material, while also exploring their dialogue with contemporary technologies and practices.

Through a reflection on material, memory, and the transmission of knowledge, Materiae Palimpsest also considers how ancestral practices can contribute to imagining a more sustainable approach to architecture. The gathering will be an opportunity to discover the book and exchange ideas around these questions.

Register now: hello@booklore.ma
Entry: 50 DH | 30 DH for students | Free for members or with the purchase of the book.

In collaboration with Project Soar and Agafay Books.

Join us for the launch of حين يكتمل القمر, an event for children and their parents, and an opportunity to meet the authors, who will be present to share their work and engage with the audience.

The event will include readings from the book, followed by a conversation with the authors and a book signing session.

Entry: 50 dh | 30 dh for students | Free for members.
Register now: hello@booklore.ma

Join AI experts Anwar Dahab and Tawfik Hammoud 
for a conversation about the technology reshaping our world. How does AI learn, why does it hallucinate, and how intelligent is it really? What powers it — and what does it mean for work, business, education and Morocco’s place in the global AI landscape? We’ll also explore the bigger questions of power, ethics, accountability, misinformation and existential risk.

Entry: 50 dh | 30 dh for students | Free for members.
Register now: hello@booklore.ma

Amélie Nothomb explores, with her distinctive wit, family ties, childhood wounds, and the ways we shape our identity. A story that is both funny and poignant, with Nothomb’s characteristic sharpness and sensitivity.
Free participation upon registration: hello@booklore.ma.

Safaa Amrani is an engineer and entrepreneur. Having lived in several countries, she has developed a deep interest in different cultures, cinema, literature, and poetry, all of which have shaped her creative world.

With Grigri, her first published work, she tells the journey of a small clay figurine created in Touba, Senegal. From Dakar to Paris, Grigri passes from hand to hand, becoming a witness to the stories, hopes, and wounds of those she encounters.

Blending realism and imagination, Grigri explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the desire for healing.

Free entry with the purchase of the book.
50 DH | 30 DH for students.

Lucy Caldwell was born in Belfast and is the author of four novels, several stage plays and radio dramas, and four collections of short stories: Multitudes, Intimacies, Openings, and most recently, Devotions. Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2018, she was the editor of Being Various: New Irish Short Stories in 2019. She won the BBC National Short Story Award in 2021 for ‘All the People Were Mean and Bad’. Other awards include the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, the George Devine Award, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the Walter Scott Prize and the 2022 E. M. Forster Award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters. She runs a popular online masterclass on the short story for the Faber Academy.

Free participation upon registration: hello@booklore.ma

This month, our book club explores The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami. Inspired by the true story of the first African explorer of the Americas, this remarkable novel revisits history through the eyes of those who were left out of official narratives. Through the journey of Mustafa al-Zamori, a Moroccan slave navigating exile, survival and displacement, Laila Lalami explores identity, memory, language and the fragile place one occupies between cultures and worlds.
Free participation upon registration: hello@booklore.ma

Join author Maria Wittendorff for a presentation of Your Guide to Marrakesh, a journey through the city's rich history, vibrant culture, remarkable architecture, and lesser-known treasures.
Free Entry — Subject to availability
Register now: hello@booklore.ma

Booklore is pleased to welcome Valérie Perez for a conversation around her book. Through a series of powerful and committed portraits, she highlights women who have resisted, fought, and transformed their destinies.

An inspiring exchange on strength, courage, and the struggles of women today. Understanding these life paths also helps shed light on the challenges of our time.

The event will be followed by a public discussion and a book signing session.

Entry: 50 DH — free with the purchase of the book.
Reserve your spot by emailing us at hello@booklore.ma

Reviving the ancient art of storytelling with Zouhair Khaznaoui
From the winding alleys of Marrakech to the world’s stages, Zouhair Khaznaoui carries forward a 1,000-year-old storytelling tradition. Rooted in the Halqa, Marrakech’s historic oral storytelling circle, he blends ancient Moroccan wisdom with contemporary purpose. A Guinness World Record holder for the longest storytelling performance, Zouhair shares his craft in schools, communities, and events worldwide, believing that storytelling is not just entertainment, but a spiritual act and a tool for connection and healing.

Entry: 150 DH including food and drinks.
To reserve your spot, please write to us at hello@booklore.ma

Through a guided presentation and a short visual story, we will travel back millions of years to discover the story of dinosaurs, how they first appeared, how they evolved, and how they vanished.
Then, using soft wool and simple techniques, each participant will create their own dinosaur to take home.
In collaboration with L’art du feutrage.
Price: 250dh
To reserve: hello@booklore.ma

This month, our book club explores Assault on the Border by Leïla Slimani. In this powerful and incisive text, Leïla Slimani examines the notion of borders — geographical, cultural, and deeply personal — through the lens of displacement and identity. A short yet thought-provoking work that invites reflection on language, belonging, and the experience of living between worlds.

A timely text that promises rich and engaging discussion.
Free participation upon registration: hello@booklore.ma

This creative writing session invites participants to explore memory, emotions, and storytelling through short exercises such as micro-stories, sensory writing, and poetry.

Note: Please bring 3 photos of yourself that in some way summarize your life: things you did, things you didn’t do, things you may do someday, or again. 
Fee: 200dh
About Mary McFodough: https://www.gadflyconsulting.com/mary/

We’re excited to announce our second workshop with Broderie by bel at Booklore.
A cozy creative moment where you’ll create your own book cover, perfect for book lovers and beginners.
Fee: 200 DH
Limited places available, reserve your place by sending us an email at hello@booklore.ma.

This month's book club explores The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. A sharp, intimate and haunting novel. Through Esther Greenwood's voice, Plath captures the fragility of identity, the pressures of expectation, and the quiet descent into mental unrest. A deeply personal text that opens space for honest and powerful conversations.

Free participation upon registration: hello@booklore.ma

Come meet the authors! They will be presenting their inspiring guidebook, which maps Morocco’s magnificent wild side. Filled with dazzling photography, evocative travel writing, detailed maps, and practical directions, it’s the perfect companion for adventurers, families, armchair explorers, as well as campervan and motorhome travelers.

Free Entry — Subject to availability.
Reserve your spot by writing to hello@booklore.ma.

Booklore is pleased to welcome Géraldine Dalban-Moreynas for an evening of conversation around her new novel Les âmes folles. Through a sensitive and incisive style, the author explores human fragilities, the invisible bonds that connect us, and the ambiguous spaces of intimacy.

The conversation will be followed by a discussion with the audience and a book signing.

Reserve your spot by writing to hello@booklore.ma.

Antonio Rosas is a Spanish paleoanthropologist and Research Professor at the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid, specializing in human evolution and Neanderthal research at El Sidrón.
Interviewed by Abdellah El Haloui: Professor of Linguistics at Cadi Ayyad University (Marrakech) and specialist in Amazigh languages and ancient inscriptions.
Free Entry — Subject to availability.
Reserve your spot by writing to hello@booklore.ma.

Roots: What Lies Beneath
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Join us this Thursday, 2nd April at 6 PM for an exploration of the hidden architecture of the plant world—structures that sustain, anchor, and nourish life, yet remain largely unseen.
Program:

• Piano recital by Francesca Khalifa

• Screening of a documentary about the root system

• Access to the exhibition
  
  Tickets: 200 MAD
  To reserve, please send a message to hello@booklore.ma.

Our next Book Club pick is here. The Stranger by Albert Camus, a powerful novel exploring absurdity, isolation, and the ways we confront life’s events.

Join us at Booklore for our next book club, where we’ll explore Animal Farm by George Orwell. Discuss the timeless themes of power, politics, and rebellion, and share your insights in a thoughtful and engaging conversation with fellow readers.
Free entry, subject to availability. To reserve your spot, please write to us at hello@booklore.ma.

Delphine Warin is the 2025 laureate of the Escourbiac Book Prize – Fondation des Treilles. Born from the collaboration between two institutions in the world of visual arts, this prize supports the publication of photographic books exploring themes related to the Mediterranean region.
This exhibition brings together three major photographic series created by Delphine Warin in Morocco, and will be followed by a conversation about her book La chance qui danse, a public discussion, and a book signing.
To reserve your spot, please write to us at hello@booklore.ma.

Cebo Campbell is a bestselling author, director, and cultural strategist whose work bridges literature, film, and brand storytelling. His novels and screenplays explore identity, imagination, and the narratives that shape culture. He is also the founder of UnOthr, a multidisciplinary studio creating and adapting stories that challenge conventions and expand how communities see themselves.

At Booklore, he will be reading excerpts from his book Sky Full of Elephants, followed by a discussion with the audience.
Free entry, subject to availability. To reserve your spot, please write to us at hello@booklore.ma

We are organizing a children’s reading session with Anne Théréné for parents and children. After the reading, there will be a time for discussion, allowing children to ask questions, share their impressions, and talk with the author. A lovely opportunity to discover stories and nurture young imaginations.

To reserve your place, write to us at hello@booklore.ma.

Join us for a book club centered on the renowned work The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. A moment to share reflections, emotions, and inspirations inspired by this timeless classic.

We are pleased to welcome Johann Chapoutot to the bookstore for a conversation about his book Les Irresponsables, which explores how certain public figures distance themselves from responsibility, with significant consequences for society. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience, and the event will conclude with a book signing.
Free entry, subject to availability. To reserve your spot, please write to us at hello@booklore.ma.