Marrakech House of Poetry hosts “Nurseries of the Alphabet"

More than 150 participants of varying ages took part, as well as a number of educational and cultural institutions and public reading centers. The event treated the audience to a selection of the participants' work in a warm, celebratory atmosphere.

Creative workshops to shape emerging talent

Speakers from the Host of Poetry, the Alaouite Organisation for the Rehabilitation of the Blind, and the institute’s administration highlighted the importance of the poetry workshops, which they described as an inspiring model for encouraging creativity among children and young people and helping them find their own artistic voice.

The program ranged from poetry readings and short stage performances to interactive activities led by artists Nezha El Jaïdi and Nezha Belhou. Their contributions blended entertainment with a gentle emphasis on the value of reading.

Working with schools and cultural partners

Host of Poetry has continued to broaden its partnerships with educational and cultural bodies, including the Daoudiate Cultural Centre, Tameslouht, and the Abu al-Abbas al-Sabti Institute, as well as both state and private schools. The workshops focus on poetic technique and performance, as well as the connections between poetry, theatre, and cinema.

A group of poets and researchers oversaw the sessions, among them Dr Abdellatif Sakhiri, Dr Moulay Rachid Alaoui, the artist Said Abou Khaled, and the poet Badr Heboul. Ibrahim Qazzou, Dr Hanan Madari, and Fatima Zahra Lamrabet coordinated the event.

Poetry readings and promising voices

Children, teenagers and young participants presented readings that reflected a full season of work, exploring themes such as mothers, nature, spring, imagination, and poetry itself. Parents and educators were in attendance, adding to the sense of occasion.

The segment titled "Poets of the Future" showcased the creations of the ninth cohort and featured additional readings by young participants, thereby enhancing the event's artistic and emotional profundity.

A shared creative vision

Film critic Hassan Wahbi introduced a collaborative script developed by participants from the institute, offering a glimpse into their creative potential. This was complemented by interactive poetry performances, which demonstrated how far their skills have come over the course of the program.

A platform for Morocco’s next generation of poets

The “Nurseries of the Alphabet” gathering continues to establish itself as an annual fixture dedicated to supporting emerging voices in poetry and creative writing while fostering a wider culture of reading. It reflects Host of Poetry’s broader ambition to connect Moroccan poetic expression with critical thought and an openness to what lies ahead.