DR ‹ › The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication – Culture Sector has announced the organization of the 31st edition of the International Publishing and Book Fair, which will host France as the guest of honor. The event is scheduled to take place from April 30 to May 10, 2026, in the capital city of Rabat. In a statement, the ministry clarified that the application process for participation in this edition will be open until February 10, 2026, through electronic registration on the fair's official website. The same source added that this edition will celebrate the Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta and will coincide with a series of major cultural events organized by the ministry. This comes as part of UNESCO's selection of Rabat as the World Book Capital for the year 2026.