
Is Tahar Ben Jelloun A-List?
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No — Tahar Ben Jelloun is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1985C$0.01M
*The Sand Child* Breakthrough
Ben Jelloun gains international recognition with this exploration of gender identity.
1987B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
*Jour de silence à Tanger*
Another novel with recognition.
1994B$1M+$0.9M
Prix Goncourt winner
Ben Jelloun's win for *La Nuit Sacrée* greatly elevates his reputation.
2000B$2M+$1M
Focus on Social Issues
His work focuses increasingly on social justice themes.
2008B$3.5M+$1.5M
Nominated for Nobel Prize
Nomination for Nobel Prize increases recognition.
2026B$5M+$1.5M
Voice for Cultural Understanding
Ben Jelloun remains a prominent voice in contemporary literature, promoting cultural understanding.
Last updated: February 24, 2026