Marrakech events: festivals and agenda
Film festival, marathon, 1-54, GITEX Africa, popular arts: confirmed official dates and recurring events in Marrakech.
Agenda checked on 6 November 2026, in date order. Free = open access; Paid = ticket or registration.
Upcoming events
- 7 November 2026Paid
Old School Festival
The Blast
Concert, paid.
Source : organiser's official ticketing
- 14 November 2026Paid
Lamhiyeb (Yassar)
Comedy, paid.
Source : iTicket.ma
- 14–16 November 2026Paid
Coffee & Tea Festival
Food and drink, paid.
Source : organiser
- 20–28 November 2026Free
Marrakech International Film Festival (23rd edition)
Palais des Congrès
Free screenings on Jemaa el-Fna, cinemas by accreditation.
Source : marrakech-festival.com
- 20–22 November 2026Paid
DREAMERS
Les Asnouss
Electronic music, paid.
Source : organiser
- 17 December 2026Paid
Anas Chraïbi
Comedy, paid.
Source : iTicket.ma
- 15–17 January 2027
Marrakech English Book Festival
Books, family-friendly.
Source : organiser
- 28 January–7 February 2027Free & paid
On Marche (20th edition)
Contemporary dance, free or paid depending on the show.
Source : organiser
- 31 January 2027Free & paid
Marrakech International Marathon (37th edition)
Free to watch, paid race bib.
Source : marrakechmarathon.com
- 18–21 March 2027Paid
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
La Mamounia (public days 20–21)
Paid.
Source : 1-54.com
- 26–28 April 2027Paid
GITEX Africa
Place Bab Jdid
Tech show, paid registration.
Source : gitexafrica.com
Current exhibitions (until the date shown)
- until 5 January 2027Paid
Yves Saint Laurent Museum
"Yves Saint Laurent en scène"
Paid.
- until 8 January 2027Paid
MACAAL
"Seven Contours" (Prune Nourry) and "Crazy Lines"
Paid.
- until 15 January 2027Paid
Dar El Bacha
"Keya, the language of gesture"
Paid.
- until 7 March 2027Paid
Yves Saint Laurent Museum
"Sur les traces d'Odette du Puigaudeau"
Paid.
- until 25 December 2027
Dar Bellarj
"Archéologies"
medina
Recurring events (2027 dates not yet officially published)
Marché du Bien Manger
Freeorganic market every two weeks, free.
2027 date to be confirmed
Institut Français cinema
weekly screenings.
2027 date to be confirmed
Grand Prix Hassan II (ATP tennis)
usually in April.
2027 date to be confirmed
Marrakech Comedy Festival
early June.
2027 date to be confirmed
Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira
late June, about 2 h 30 by road.
2027 date to be confirmed
National Festival of Popular Arts
usually in July, El Badi Palace and Jemaa el-Fna.
2027 date to be confirmed
Oasis Festival (electronic music)
usually in autumn.
2027 date to be confirmed
Times, prices and programmes can change: always check the official website before booking.
Practical tips
- Book accommodation early during the Film Festival and GITEX.
- Screenings on Jemaa el-Fna are free and open to everyone.
What to avoid
- Relying on unconfirmed dates for a recurring event.
I cannot confirm the exact price or opening hours here. Please check the official page or Google Maps before visiting.
