# Cultural and economic events in Morocco

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-economic-events-in-morocco
> Updated: 2026-10-18T22:22:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Morocco is scheduled to host several cultural and economic events in late October 2026.

The eighth edition of the Marrakech Folklore Days will take place from October 22 to 25, centered around the UNESCO-recognized Djemaa el-Fna square. The festival intends to highlight living cultural heritage through international folklore groups, traditional music, dance, and workshops.

Additionally, two regional events are set for late October. The 15th International Date Forum will be held in Errachidia from October 28 to November 1, focusing on agricultural innovation and the modernization of the date palm sector. Concurrently, the sixth Maghreb Literature Book Fair will take place in Oujda from October 27 to November 1, featuring seminars and discussions on literary creativity and the impact of artificial intelligence on publishing.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Morocco to host International Date Forum and Maghreb Literature Book Fair

Morocco will host the 15th International Date Forum in Errachidia and the sixth Maghreb Literature Book Fair in Oujda starting October 27, 2026, focusing on agricultural innovation and cultural dialogue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-to-host-international-date-forum-and-maghreb-literature-book-fair

### 2026-10-10: Marrakech Folklore Days 2026 to feature Djemaa el-Fna

The eighth Marrakech Folklore Days will be held from October 22–25, 2026, at Djemaa el-Fna, featuring international folklore, music, and traditional crafts to celebrate living cultural heritage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marrakech-folklore-days-2026-to-feature-djemaa-el-fna

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