Festival calendar
Festivals in Morocco: upcoming editions
Track upcoming festival editions documented by Culturama across Morocco, with dates, cities, programmes and practical information.
Festivals
Upcoming festivals
This selection spans different cultural disciplines. A festival may also appear on a discipline page when film, theatre or music is a substantial part of its programme.
24th L’Boulevard Festival in Casablanca
Stade du R.U.C · Casablanca
L’Boulevard returns to the R.U.C Stadium from September 17 to 20, 2026 with free concerts, its emerging-artist competition, a creative market and urban culture activities.
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MOGA Essaouira 2026 – 10th Anniversary
Plusieurs lieux à Essaouira et Hôtel Le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa, Diabat · Essaouira
MOGA returns to Essaouira from September 30 to October 4, 2026 with two free city days and three ticketed days in Diabat.
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47th Asilah International Cultural Moussem – Autumn Session
Plusieurs espaces culturels à Assilah · Asilah
The autumn session of the 47th Asilah International Cultural Moussem runs from October 2 to 18, 2026 with debates, exhibitions, workshops and music evenings.
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6th Marrakech Photography Encounters
Meydene et plusieurs lieux de Marrakech · Marrakech
Four days of exhibitions, screenings, workshops and professional encounters connecting Moroccan, African and international photography.
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17th El Jadida Horse Show 2026
Parc des Expositions Mohammed VI · El Jadida
The 17th El Jadida Horse Show runs from October 13 to 18, 2026 with international competitions, Tbourida and equestrian performances.
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Oujda Maghreb Film Festival 2026
Salles et espaces culturels d’Oujda – lieux à confirmer · Oujda
The Oujda Maghreb Film Festival returns from October 16 to 21, 2026 with a programme devoted to North African cinema and stories.
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26th Moroccan National Film Festival in Tangier
Plusieurs lieux à Tanger · Tanger
The 26th Moroccan National Film Festival takes place in Tangier October 23–31, 2026 with competitions dedicated to recent Moroccan cinema.
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23rd Marrakech International Film Festival
Palais des Congrès et plusieurs lieux à Marrakech · Marrakech
The 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival takes place November 20–28, 2026 with competition, gala screenings, tributes and professional programmes.
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Zamane Festival 2026 in M’Hamid El Ghizlane
Ksar Oulad Driss, Ksar M’Hamid, Ksar Zouiat L’hna et Ksar Bounou · M’Hamid El Ghizlane
Zamane Festival returns to the M’Hamid El Ghizlane oasis from December 3 to 6, 2026, combining music, heritage and environmental awareness.
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20th Zagora International Trans-Saharan Film Festival
Plusieurs lieux à Zagora · Zagora
The 20th International Trans-Saharan Film Festival takes place in Zagora from December 6 to 11, 2026.
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Agadir Film and Migration Festival 2026
Salles et espaces culturels d’Agadir – lieux à confirmer · Agadir
From December 7 to 12, 2026, Agadir hosts a film festival exploring migration, borders, exile, return and the formation of new forms of belonging.
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20th On Marche International Contemporary Dance Festival
Plusieurs lieux de Marrakech · Marrakech
On Marche celebrates its twentieth edition in Marrakech with performances, workshops and encounters exploring the body and contemporary choreography.
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Teresinha Landeiro at Fado Festival Morocco in Rabat
Théâtre National Mohammed V · Rabat
Portuguese singer Teresinha Landeiro opens Fado Festival Morocco at Rabat’s Mohammed V National Theatre.
View event ↗ Fado Festival Morocco: The Magic of Lisbon in Rabat
Théâtre National Mohammed V · Rabat
Fado Festival Morocco dedicates its second Rabat evening to Lisbon’s neighbourhoods and musical culture at the Mohammed V National Theatre.
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The Moroccan Incident 2026 in Marrakech
Villa Marco, région de Marrakech · Marrakech
Three The String Cheese Incident concerts at Villa Marco, included in travel and accommodation packages around Marrakech.
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YO! FEST 2026 in Rabat — 13th Edition
INSMAC et Institut Cervantes de Rabat · Rabat
YO! FEST returns to Rabat from 25 to 27 September 2026 with live music, masterclasses and creative encounters.
View event ↗ 6th Marrakech Short Film Festival 2026
Cyber Parc, Palais El Badii, Palais Bahia, Centre Les Étoiles de Jamaa El Fna et autres lieux · Marrakech
The sixth edition brings screenings, competitions, masterclasses and professional meetings to Marrakech from 25 to 30 September 2026.
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Salé International Women’s Film Festival 2026 — 19th Edition
Plusieurs lieux à Salé · Salé
The 19th Salé International Women’s Film Festival takes place from September 28 to October 3, 2026.
View event ↗ 8th Casablanca Amazigh Theatre Festival 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Casablanca — programme détaillé à venir · Casablanca
The 8th Casablanca Amazigh Theatre Festival runs from September 30 to October 4, 2026, organised by Espace Tafoukt in partnership with IRCAM.
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17th Issni N’Ourgh International Amazigh Film Festival in Agadir
Cinéma Sahara et autres lieux à Agadir — programme détaillé à venir · Agadir
Issni N’Ourgh returns to Agadir from October 1 to 5, 2026 for its 17th edition.
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Tetouan International Mediterranean Film Festival 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Tétouan · Tétouan
The Tetouan International Mediterranean Film Festival returns October 3–10, 2026, with the official selection and detailed programme to be announced.
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Esther & Salma Festival 2026 in Essaouira — 3rd Edition
Plusieurs lieux à Essaouira — programme 2026 à venir · Essaouira
Esther & Salma returns to Essaouira from October 8 to 11, 2026 for a third edition exploring “Crossing Borders” through film, visual arts, theatre, music and dialogue.
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Fez International Film Festival 2026 — 3rd Edition
Megarama Fès et plusieurs lieux à Fès · Fès
The third Fez International Film Festival presents more than thirty films from sixteen countries from October 13 to 17, 2026.
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African Cristal Festival 2026 — 11th Edition
Kenzi Tower Hotel · Casablanca
The African Cristal Festival returns to Casablanca on October 15, 2026 for its 11th edition, bringing together Africa’s creative, media, marketing and communications industries.
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Fez Festival of Sufi Culture and World Wisdom 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Fès · Fès
The 18th Fez Festival of Sufi Culture takes place from October 17 to 24, 2026, exploring mystical poetry and inner healing.
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Marrakech Folklore Days 2026
Plusieurs espaces à Marrakech · Marrakech
Four days of performances, parades, workshops and cultural exchange celebrating living traditions from around the world.
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International Festival of Cinema and Common Memory in Nador 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Nador · Nador
FICMEC returns to Nador from October 30 to November 4, 2026, focusing on cinema, memory, peace and human rights.
View event ↗ 26th Sidi Kacem Moroccan Short Film Festival
Plusieurs lieux à Sidi Kacem — programme détaillé à venir · Sidi Kacem
The Sidi Kacem Moroccan Short Film Festival returns from November 5 to 8, 2026 for its 26th edition.
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Rabat International Auteur Film Festival 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Rabat · Rabat
The Rabat International Auteur Film Festival returns November 7–13, 2026. The official selection and detailed programme will be announced later.
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Marrakech Coffee & Tea Festival 2026
Mossalla Sidi Amara, route de l’Agdal / route de l’Ourika · Marrakech
Three days of tastings, conferences, workshops, competitions, art, music and professional meetings focused on coffee and tea.
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Zagora International Film Festival 2026 — 22nd Edition
Plusieurs lieux à Zagora et dans ses environs · Zagora
The 22nd Zagora International Film Festival will run from November 15 to 19, 2026, with screenings, professional encounters, workshops, masterclasses and desert cinema experiences.
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Jazz sous l’Arganier 2026 in Essaouira — 10th Edition
Dar Souiri · Essaouira
Jazz sous l’Arganier returns to Essaouira from December 26 to 28, 2026 for its 10th edition at Dar Souiri, with the detailed artistic programme still to come.
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