Or, in the case of UNESCO’s World Book Capitals, making a beeline for cities dedicated to fostering literacy, lifelong learning, copyright protection and freedom of expression. Since 2021, UNESCO has designated one city around the world, each year, as its World Book Capital. Rabat is the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2026 saiko3pSo, where are bibliophiles headed in 2026? A year of celebrations across the city begins on 23 April 2026, on World Book and Copyright Day. The Moroccan city’s claim to this year’s UNESCO World Book Capital follows the likes of Rio de Janeiro in 2025, Strasbourg in 2024 and Accra in 2023.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 31, 2026 13:05 UTC