Marrakech International Film Festival 2026

20-28 November 2026 | Marrakech, Morocco

Some destinations don’t need a film set to look cinematic. Marrakech is one of them.

Terracotta walls glowing at sunset, palaces rich with intricate detail, streets alive with sound and colour: every corner of the city seems to hold a story. From 20 to 28 November 2026, that atmosphere meets the world of cinema as Marrakech hosts the 23rd edition of its International Film Festival.

For nine days, filmmakers, actors and cinema lovers will gather to celebrate stories that cross borders, challenge perspectives and bring cultures closer together. But the magic isn’t only on screen. It’s everything that surrounds it.

Lights, Culture and the Spirit of Marrakech

While the festival brings international cinema to the city, Marrakech brings its own character to the occasion: the rhythm of the medina, the bustle of the souks, the grace of traditional Moroccan architecture.

Between screenings, there’s time to slip into a hidden riad, enjoy dinner under the stars or wander through gardens and historic streets. And for those staying a little longer, the Atlas Mountains, nearby villages and desert experiences offer a different side of Morocco, easily explored on private sightseeing tours and memorable day trips from Marrakech.

Travel at Your Own Pace

During a major international event, the freedom to move between venues, hotels and restaurants makes all the difference. From the moment you land at Marrakech Menara Airport, private airport transfers and chauffeur services in Marrakech let you skip the stress of taxis, traffic and parking.

With a luxury chauffeur, the journey becomes part of the experience: more time to take in the city, more flexibility in your schedule and the comfort of arriving relaxed, whether it’s a red-carpet screening or a sunset dinner.

More Than a Festival

The festival celebrates stories, but Marrakech has plenty of its own. An afternoon lost in the medina. An evening above the city’s rooftops. The simple pleasure of turning down a street you didn’t plan to take.

This November, let the cinema inspire your visit, and let Marrakech create the memories.

Because the best scenes aren’t always the ones on screen.