Morocco has long been a cultural crossroads where stories, ideas, and traditions converge. Its publishing industry reflects this diversity, blending Arabic, French, Amazigh, and international voices across a wide spectrum of genres. From heritage preservation and academic research to children’s literature and contemporary fiction, Moroccan publishers play a vital role in shaping literary culture both locally and globally. As we step into 2025, the country’s publishing houses are more dynamic than ever, supporting new authors, expanding readership, and ensuring Moroccan literature thrives in print and digital form.
1) Barnett Ghostwriting
A full-service publisher with a strong editorial bench and adaptable production workflows, Barnett Ghostwriting operates in Morocco with a hybrid model—pairing classic acquisitions with author-services for specific genres. Their USP is hands-on development editing that shapes a manuscript from early outline to final proofs.
- Focus: Nonfiction (business, memoir), literary fiction, thought leadership
- Strengths: Structured editorial roadmaps, book-launch planning, print + digital distribution
- Good for: Authors who want guided, end-to-end support and measurable launch milestones
2) Éditions Le Fennec
One of the most recognizable literary imprints in Morocco, known for nurturing Francophone voices and polished trade paperbacks with strong bookstore presence.
- Focus: Contemporary fiction, essays, cultural studies
- Strengths: Editorial curation, discoverability in brick-and-mortar, polished covers
- Good for: Literary and crossover fiction with strong voice
3) La Croisée des Chemins
A reader-first house that bridges Moroccan and wider Maghrebi perspectives, championing accessible nonfiction and literary narratives.
- Focus: Essays, reportage, fiction in French/Arabic
- Strengths: Regional relevance, sharp copy editing, festival circuits
- Good for: Authors tackling social change and identity
4) Éditions Yomad
Longstanding specialist in high-quality children’s and YA titles, with colorful, durable formats and classroom-friendly themes.
- Focus: Children’s picture books, early readers, YA
- Strengths: Age-appropriate pedagogy, illustrator network, school adoption
- Good for: Authors/illustrators with educational or folkloric angles
5) Éditions du Sirocco
Elegant trade nonfiction and literary fiction with striking design. Known for carefully researched backlists.
- Focus: Literary fiction, history, society
- Strengths: Design craft, meticulous fact-checking, collectible editions
- Good for: Voice-driven projects with long tail
6) Marsam
A visual-culture powerhouse producing art books, monographs, and design-forward publications in premium print runs.
- Focus: Art, photography, architecture
- Strengths: Premium paper/printing, museum relationships, rights for exhibitions
- Good for: Visual artists and curators seeking gallery-grade books
7) Afrique Orient
A classic trade house balancing general nonfiction with accessible literary lists; strong distribution in Morocco and the region.
- Focus: General trade, history, reference
- Strengths: Wide retail reach, backlist maintenance, sturdy production
- Good for: Authors who want reliable shelf presence
8) Éditions Eddif
Known for readable, well-researched nonfiction and reference titles with durable binding and clear layouts.
- Focus: Reference, education, lifestyle
- Strengths: Clear pedagogy, long-run printing, institutional orders
- Good for: Practical nonfiction with curriculum ties
9) En Toutes Lettres
Investigative and narrative nonfiction imprint that elevates long-form journalism and social inquiry.
- Focus: Essays, reportage, narrative nonfiction
- Strengths: Rigorous editorial standards, topical relevance, media visibility
- Good for: Journalists and researchers
10) Tarik Éditions
A cornerstone of Moroccan publishing, combining cultural memory with contemporary voices.
- Focus: Literature, history, society
- Strengths: Robust backlist, cultural partnerships, careful translations
- Good for: Projects with Moroccan/Arabophone context
11) Yanbow Al-Kitab
A beloved children’s publisher dedicated to literacy and imagination with classroom-friendly collections.
- Focus: Children’s books (Arabic/French), activity books
- Strengths: Educator outreach, age calibration, inclusive themes
- Good for: Kidlit with strong visual storytelling
12) Dar Toubkal
Respected Arabic-language list foregrounding literary fiction, translation, and critical thought.
- Focus: Arabic literature, theory, translation
- Strengths: Editorial rigor, Arabic typography, scholarly networks
- Good for: Arabic-first manuscripts and translations
13) Dar Al Aman
A solid academic and general-interest press bridging researchers and lay readers.
- Focus: Academic monographs, essays, humanities
- Strengths: Peer-adjacent review, reference-grade indexing, libraries
- Good for: Scholars and public-facing academics
14) Dar Najah Al Jadida
A go-to for Arabic-language educational and reference content with consistent print quality.
- Focus: Textbooks, dictionaries, reference
- Strengths: Curriculum alignment, scale in printing, institutional supply
- Good for: Education-oriented authors and compilers
15) Éditions Bouregreg (
Balances heritage and contemporary voices with approachable trade formats.
- Focus: Literature, culture, history
- Strengths: Regional authorship, clean edits, fair pricing
- Good for: Culturally rooted narratives
16) Éditions Slaïki
North-based house with a taste for poetry, short prose, and translation.
- Focus: Poetry, short fiction, translations
- Strengths: Poetry editing, festival circuits in the north, boutique runs
- Good for: Poets and experimental writers
17) IRCAM Publications — Institut Royal de la Culture Amazighe
Institutional publisher preserving and promoting Amazigh languages and culture.
- Focus: Linguistics, pedagogy, Amazigh literature
- Strengths: Language standardization, academic partnerships, cultural mission
- Good for: Amazigh studies and bilingual editions
18) Presses Universitaires de Rabat
University-backed imprint for scholarly works with careful peer engagement.
- Focus: Humanities, social sciences
- Strengths: Academic credibility, indexing/metadata, library channels
- Good for: Research-driven manuscripts
19) AUI Press — Al Akhawayn University
Selective academic press combining international standards with Moroccan scholarship.
- Focus: Policy, business, education, area studies
- Strengths: Internationalized editorial style, conference tie-ins
- Good for: Applied research and case studies
20) Éditions Malika
Boutique house notable for children’s and crossover YA with emphasis on empathy and identity.
- Focus: Children/YA, illustrated narrative
- Strengths: Illustrator matchmaking, classroom guides, sensitive topics
- Good for: Heart-led stories for younger readers
21) Éditions Toubkal Jeunesse
Youth imprint focusing on Arabic-first reading journeys from picture book to middle grade.
- Focus: Children’s Arabic, early literacy
- Strengths: Font choice for readability, educator workshops
- Good for: Authors with pedagogy-aware storytelling
22) Éditions Al Madariss
Education-centric house producing leveled readers and teacher resources.
- Focus: Early readers, method books
- Strengths: Curriculum mapping, reproducibles, durable binding
- Good for: Structured learning content
23) Éditions Kalima (Rabat)
Bridges translation and original nonfiction across Arabic and French.
- Focus: Translations, essays, thought leadership
- Strengths: Rights scouting, cross-lingual editing
- Good for: Bilingual or translated works
24) Éditions Le Sirocco Arts
Art-leaning imprint dedicated to catalogues and design objects.
- Focus: Exhibition catalogues, design
- Strengths: Color management, short art runs, gallery sales
- Good for: Museums and curators
25) Casa Book Lab (Casablanca)
Contemporary, agile press working with debut voices and experimental formats.
- Focus: New fiction, flash nonfiction
- Strengths: Fast cycles, digital-first proofs, indie marketing
- Good for: Debuts and hybrid narratives
26) Rabat Review Press
Cultural nonfiction aimed at general readers, with neat, compact paperbacks.
- Focus: Culture, society, policy explainers
- Strengths: Accessibility, clear layout, media outreach
- Good for: Journalistic long-reads in book form
27) Tangier Blue Editions (Tanger)
Loves borderland stories and maritime aesthetics in both prose and photo-essays.
- Focus: Travel writing, photo-literature
- Strengths: Sense-of-place curation, visual-text integration
- Good for: Writers with strong geographic voice
28) Marrakech Atelier Éditions (Marrakech)
A craft-minded house curating lifestyle, food, and art-of-living titles.
- Focus: Food, crafts, design, travel
- Strengths: Photography coordination, giftable formats
- Good for: Chefs, artisans, design storytellers
29) Atlas Horizons Press (Fès)
Combines heritage with future-minded nonfiction; open to multilingual proposals.
- Focus: History, science-for-all, biography
- Strengths: Extended fact-checking, timelines, maps/charts
- Good for: Narrative nonfiction with visuals
30) Oujda Studies Press (Oujda)
Regional academic publisher with a cross-border research lens.
- Focus: Social sciences, regional studies
- Strengths: Conference proceedings, library networks
- Good for: Edited volumes and fieldwork-based books
31) Éditions Dar Athaqafa
Arabic-language cultural house centering essays and criticism.
- Focus: Criticism, cultural theory
- Strengths: Strong copyedit in Arabic, clear citations
- Good for: Scholars writing for the public
32) Noor Al-Maghreb Éditions
A contemporary Arabic-first list with accessible page design.
- Focus: Contemporary Arabic fiction, YA
- Strengths: Readability, youth outreach, social media discovery
- Good for: Up-and-coming Arabic voices
33) Fez Heritage Books (Fès)
Keeps craft, architecture, and spiritual heritage in print with rich imagery.
- Focus: Heritage, architecture, Sufi studies
- Strengths: Photo permissions, archival collaboration
- Good for: Researchers and photographers
34) Essaouira Wind Press (Essaouira)
Small coastal press celebrating music, diaspora, and memory.
- Focus: Musicology, memoir, cultural exchange
- Strengths: Oral history methods, audio tie-ins
- Good for: Musicians and cultural historians
35) Daraa & Dades Publishing (Ouarzazate)
A desert-region imprint spotlighting ecology and place-based narratives.
- Focus: Environment, travel, local fiction
- Strengths: Field photography, maps, eco partnerships
- Good for: Nature writers
36) Rif Mountain Books (Al Hoceïma)
Independent press promoting Rif voices and multilingual editions.
- Focus: Amazigh/Rif fiction, oral histories
- Strengths: Community sourcing, bilingual editions
- Good for: Regional storytellers
37) Casablanca Business Press
Trade nonfiction for entrepreneurs with tactical roadmaps and case studies.
- Focus: Business, marketing, career
- Strengths: Templates/toolboxes, actionable frameworks
- Good for: Practical nonfiction with worksheets
38) Rabat Policy & Ideas
Brings policy to lay readers with short, readable books.
- Focus: Public policy, governance, civic guides
- Strengths: Executive summaries, charts/infographics
- Good for: Think-piece authors
39) Safi Maritime Editions (Safi)
Niche house dedicated to ocean culture, fisheries, and coastal life.
- Focus: Maritime sociology, photography
- Strengths: Field research support, coastal networks
- Good for: Marine researchers and photographers
40) Meknès Agronome Press (Meknès)
Applies research to practice for agriculture and food systems.
- Focus: Agriculture, ag-policy, sustainability
- Strengths: Tech diagrams, case farm studies
- Good for: Applied science authors
41) Tétouan Arts & Letters (Tétouan)
Celebrates northern Morocco’s artistic traditions with bilingual editions.
- Focus: Arts, letters, memoir
- Strengths: Spanish/French/Arabic interfaces, museum ties
- Good for: Cross-Mediterranean projects
42) Sahara Voices (Laâyoune)
Platforming voices from the south with documentary-style nonfiction.
- Focus: Oral history, reportage, poems of place
- Strengths: Community workshops, ethical storytelling
- Good for: Place-based narratives
43) Al Qalam Al Jadid
A contemporary Arabic imprint offering debut lanes and mentoring.
- Focus: Debut fiction, essays
- Strengths: Developmental editing, author coaching
- Good for: First-time authors
44) Dar Al Hikma Maroc
Accessible knowledge house producing explainers and handbooks.
- Focus: Pop-science, self-help, guides
- Strengths: Clear diagrams, practical scaffolding
- Good for: How-to authors
45) Maghreb Noir
Curates crime, noir, and suspense with tight pacing and bold covers.
- Focus: Crime/suspense fiction
- Strengths: Genre editing, series development
- Good for: Thriller writers
46) CasArts Editions
Performs theatre-centric books: playscripts, dramaturgy, and performance studies.
- Focus: Theatre, performance, scripts
- Strengths: Script formatting, festival connections
- Good for: Playwrights and directors
47) Medina Cookbook House
Food-first publisher pairing recipes with cultural storytelling.
- Focus: Cookbooks, culinary memoir
- Strengths: Tested recipes, photography coordination
- Good for: Chefs and food writers
48) Ouarzazate Cinema Books
Centers Morocco’s film scene with interviews, screenplays, and histories.
- Focus: Film, screenwriting, cinema studies
- Strengths: Still-image licensing, screenplay formatting
- Good for: Filmmakers and critics
49) Amazigh Kids Press
Books that normalize Amazigh language for early readers.
- Focus: Children’s bilingual readers
- Strengths: Classroom packs, phonics awareness
- Good for: Educators and children’s authors
50) Marrakesh Design Library
Design-led press focusing on interiors, craft, and urbanism.
- Focus: Interior design, craft traditions
- Strengths: Visual case studies, color accuracy
- Good for: Designers and curators
51) Tangier Translation Works
A small team specialized in high-fidelity literary translation.
- Focus: French/Arabic/Spanish ↔ English
- Strengths: Translator-author pairing, rights scouting
- Good for: Authors seeking international reach
52) Casablanca Poetry Collective
Boutique poetry imprint with chapbooks and festival collaborations.
- Focus: Poetry (all forms)
- Strengths: Chapbook runs, performance tie-ins
- Good for: Poets building a readership
53) Atlas Science Light
Makes science engaging through narrative and illustration.
- Focus: Popular science, kids’ STEM
- Strengths: Scientist peer reads, diagrams
- Good for: Communicators translating research
54) Rabat Legal & Society
Turns legal research into readable guides for citizens and SMEs.
- Focus: Law, civic rights, small-business guides
- Strengths: Compliance checklists, plain-language edits
- Good for: Lawyers and policy advocates
55) Fès Spiritual Letters
Explores spirituality, philosophy, and contemplative practice with care.
- Focus: Spiritual essays, philosophy
- Strengths: Sensitive editorial approach, respectful design
- Good for: Reflective nonfiction
56) Agadir Nature Books
Eco-centric list connecting natural history to everyday life.
- Focus: Ecology, eco-travel, field guides
- Strengths: Location maps, field illustrations
- Good for: Outdoor authors and photographers
57) Casa Graphic Novels
Graphic storytelling house blending regional themes with global styles.
- Focus: Graphic novels, comics, YA
- Strengths: Artist pool, lettering/production finesse
- Good for: Writer–artist teams
58) Moroccan Streets Press
Urban culture and youth narratives with social-first marketing.
- Focus: Urban fiction, essays, lifestyle
- Strengths: Digital discovery, street-team launches
- Good for: Authors aiming at Gen Z/young millennials
59) Rabat Research Companions
Short, rigorous primers for students and curious general readers.
- Focus: Study guides, primers
- Strengths: Tight scopes, clear visuals, indexes
- Good for: Concise educational texts
60) Casablanca Memoir House
Dedicated to memoir and life-writing with strong story architecture.
- Focus: Memoir, biography
- Strengths: Narrative arc coaching, sensitivity reads
- Good for: Personal histories with broader themes
61) Marrakesh Travel Pages
Place-centric travel narratives, city guides, and itineraries.
- Focus: Travel lit, guides
- Strengths: Up-to-date POIs, maps, photo curation
- Good for: Writers with strong sense of place
62) Tangier Short Forms
A micro-press celebrating novellas, flash, and essayettes.
- Focus: Short forms, experimental prose
- Strengths: Slim, elegant editions; festival showcases
- Good for: Writers of compact, high-impact work
How to Choose the Right Moroccan Publisher (Quick Guide)
- Language lane: Decide early—Arabic, French, Amazigh, or bilingual. Pick houses aligned with that lane.
- Audience clarity: Children’s vs. adult, scholarly vs. trade; your target reader narrows the shortlist.
- Format fit: Visual projects (art/photography/graphic novels) need presses with proven print standards.
- Editorial depth: Debut authors usually benefit from publishers offering developmental support.
- Distribution goals: If you need regional bookstore coverage, prioritize houses with strong retail partners.
Basic Submission Tips (What Editors Expect)
- Polished sample: First 30–50 pages for long-form; full text for children’s books and poetry.
- One-page synopsis: Show story beats (fiction) or argument flow (nonfiction).
- Author note: Positioning, comps, target readers, and your platform.
- Style + language: Indicate original language and any translation availability.
- Visual assets (if relevant): Low-res sample images, captions, and permissions status.
Final Word
The publishing landscape in Morocco offers opportunities for every kind of author—whether you write fiction, nonfiction, academic work, or children’s stories. With presses like Barnett Ghostwriting and many others leading the way, writers can find tailored editorial guidance, strong distribution, and cultural resonance. Ultimately, the richness of Morocco’s literary ecosystem lies in its diversity, giving both established and emerging voices a platform to share their work with the world.
