Marrakech International Film Festival
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📍 Dar Si Said Museum & Jemaa el-Fna Square
Held in the medina, this prestigious festival features premieres of Arabic and African films. Past winners include “Timbuktu” and “Capernaum.”
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Marrakech International Film Festival
📅 July 15 2026
📍 Dar Si Said Museum & Jemaa el-Fna Square
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April 2026 🟢 HAPPENING NOW
Marrakech Summer Nights
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📍 Ben Youssef Madrasa
A nightly series of music and storytelling performances at the Ben Youssef Madrasa. Performers include traditional musicians, poets, and Sufi ensembles.
Marrakech Food Festival
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📍 Jemaa el-Fna Square & Medina Restaurants
A celebration of Moroccan cuisine featuring over 100 chefs. Highlights include cooking demonstrations, spice workshops, and tasting menus at local restaurants.
January 2026
Rose Festival
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📍 El Kelaa M'Gouna Valley
The annual Rose Festival in El Kelaa M'Gouna celebrates the harvest of the famous Damask rose. Locals gather to showcase the blooming roses and demonstrate traditional distillation techniques.
Marrakech International Book Fair
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📍 Marrakech Exhibition Center
Morocco's largest literary event features over 300 publishers and thousands of books. Top authors from across the Arab world and beyond take part in discussions and book signings.
Marrakech Winter Film Festival
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📍 Dar Si Said Museum & Jemaa el-Fna Square
A showcase of African and international cinema, the festival screens over 100 films in the historic medina. Guests can attend Q&As with filmmakers and attend special red-carpet screenings.
February 2026
Marrakech Biennale
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📍 Agdal Gardens, Dar al-Magana, and Jemaa el-Fna Square
The contemporary art festival transforms museums, galleries, and public spaces into open-air exhibitions. This year’s theme is “Voices of the Desert,” highlighting North African and Middle Eastern artists.
Festival of the Roses (Soummam Valley)
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📍 Soummam Valley
Held in the Soummam Valley near Ifrane, the festival marks the start of the rose harvest. Visitors can taste rose water, attend poetry recitals, and shop for handmade products.
Marrakech Tennis Masters
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📍 Marrakech Tennis Club
One of the premier ATP 250 tournaments in Africa, this event attracts top international players. Matches are played in the newly renovated Marrakech Tennis Club.
March 2026
Marrakech International Jazz Festival
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📍 Jemaa el-Fna Square
The world’s largest jazz festival by attendance returns to Jemaa el-Fna. Headliners include Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, and Youssou N'Dour.
Festival of Light and Sound
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📍 Koutoubia Mosque Area
An evening of projections and music at Koutoubia Mosque, the show combines traditional Moroccan music with modern light displays. Best viewed from the surrounding gardens.
Marrakech Fashion Week
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📍 Marrakech Exhibition Center
A week-long showcase of Moroccan and international designers. The event includes runway shows, pop-up shops, and design workshops.
May 2026
Marrakech International Folklore Festival
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📍 Agdal Gardens
A colorful display of North African and Middle Eastern dance and music. Groups from Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt perform in the Agdal Gardens.
Marrakech Night of the Museums
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📍 Multiple venues across Marrakech
Museums across the city stay open late, offering guided tours, special exhibits, and live performances. Tickets include entry to 5–7 museums.
Marrakech Balloon Festival
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📍 El Manzil
Over 40 hot air balloons take flight at dawn from the El Manzil area. The event includes a balloon glow at night and family-friendly activities.
June 2026
Marrakech International Trade Fair
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📍 Marrakech Exhibition Center
A major economic event showcasing Morocco’s industries, including textiles, agriculture, and renewable energy. Exhibitors include local and international businesses.
Marrakech Festival of Sacred Music
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📍 Multiple venues in the medina
A unique event featuring Sufi, Christian, and Jewish music. Performances take place in historic sites like the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the Mellah.
Marrakech Autumn Market
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📍 Jemaa el-Fna Square
A monthly artisan market held in the Place de la Koutoubia. Stalls sell handmade goods, spices, and traditional clothing.
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