About

About

The practice

Diwan of Translation is a dedicated professional general translation and certified translation office. Based in Morocco, we are experienced in general, business and and certified translation, proofreading, and cultural consultation services.

We specialize in translation across three major language pairs: English to Arabic, Arabic to English, and French into English. Our expertise enables us to deliver precise, culturally nuanced, and stylistically appropriate translations that meet both academic and professional standards.

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Norddine Zouitni

Biography

Norddine Zouitni is an acclaimed Moroccan translator, academic researcher and poet, with decades of expertise bridging languages and cultures.

As a former Professor of English Studies and an internationally recognized literary figure, he provides elite translation services that combine strict linguistic precision with deep cultural nuance.

Translated works

Book

The Intimacy of Clouds

Fatiha Morchid · 2020

Arabic → English

Book

أصوات العيطة (Aswat al-Aita)

Alessandra Ciucci · 2022

English → Arabic

Book

صوت لعروبية

Alessandra Ciucci · 2025

English → Arabic

Book

Let's Rain

Fatiha Morchid · 2014

Arabic → English

Book

The Intimacy of Clouds

Original title: حميميّة الغيم

Fatiha Morchid · Arabic → English · Arab Book Center, Beirut / Casablanca · 2020

Book

أصوات العيطة (Aswat al-Aita)

Original title: Poems of Honour, Voices of Shame: The 'Aita and the Shikhat of Morocco

Alessandra Ciucci · English → Arabic · La Croisée des Chemins, Casablanca · 2022

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صوت لعروبية

Original title: The Voice of the Rural: Music, Poetry, and Masculinity among Migrant Moroccan Men in Umbria

Alessandra Ciucci · English → Arabic · Dar Attakafa – CCME, Rabat · 2025

Book

Amina El Bakouri — selected poems

Original title: رأياً يأتيك المديح (Ra'ian Ya'tika Lmadih)

Amina El Bakouri · Arabic → English · Poetry International, Rotterdam · 2004

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Let's Rain

Original title: تعال نُمطر

Fatiha Morchid · Arabic → English · Dar Sharqiyat · 2014

Standing and distinctions

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Member of ATAJ

Sworn translation recognized by the courts, consulates and all official authorities.

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Academic excellence

Served as a Professor of English Studies at Chouaib Doukkali University, ensuring an advanced, research-backed command of syntax, idioms and specialized terminology.

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Global literary footprint

Operates as the Morocco Regional Editor for Poetry International Rotterdam and is an active member of the House of Poetry in Morocco.

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Published author

Celebrated poet with major collections published across the Arab world, including Al-Qurban wal-Malika (Casablanca), Manahil (Tunis) and Qalbu At-Talj (Beirut).


Translation philosophy

Translation is more than converting words — it is preserving voice, intent and cultural context.

Mr. Zouitni's dual background as an academic and a creative writer allows him to navigate complex texts seamlessly. Whether handling sensitive cultural documents, academic research or creative literary works, he ensures your message resonates powerfully with international audiences.

Certified work

Norddine Zouitni is registered as a sworn translator in Morocco. Certified translations are issued on the secured paper supplied by the authority and carry his own registered stamp and signature as a sworn translator.

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