The National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco (; ; , formerly and ) is the national library of Morocco. It is located in Rabat and has a branch in Tetouan.List of Addresses of the Major Libraries in Africa ()
The institution originated as the Bibliothèque Générale, established in 1924. In 2003, it adopted its current name.
History The first national library in Morocco was founded in 1924. Following a dahir (royal decree) issued in 1926, it became a public establishment. In 1984, Muhammad Abu Khubza authored a library catalog for the Tetouan branch.Jonathan Glustrom Katz, Dreams, Sufism, and Sainthood: The Visionary Career of Muhammad Al-Zawâwî, pg. 205. Leiden: Brill Publishers, 1996.
The current building in Rabat-Agdal was designed by architects Rachid Andaloussi and Abdelouahed Mountassir of Casablanca and was inaugurated by King Mohammed VI on 15 October 2008. Inspired by the square minarets of traditional Moroccan architecture, the building consists of a main structure and an adjoining tower, topped with a glass roof and decorated with modern Arabic calligraphy. It also includes a large courtyard and outdoor spaces used for cultural events and performances.
See also Archives du Maroc List of national libraries
References
Bibliography . (Includes discussion of items held in the library)
(Includes information about the national library)
External links Official site of Bibliothèque Nationale du Royaume du Maroc VIAF. Bibliothèque générale et archives du Maroc