French Institute of Meknes

## A cultural institute in Meknes The French Institute of Meknes is located on Rue Ferhat Hachad, close to the meeting point of the city's historic medina and modern districts. As part of the French Institute in Morocco network, it combines language learning, a public media library, film screenings, live performance and cultural encounters. Its changing programme includes exhibitions, workshops, meetings and artistic residencies. ## Theatre, cinema and exhibitions The institution presents film screenings, drama, contemporary dance, concerts and conversations with writers and artists. Event listings frequently use the expression 'Theatre of the French Institute of Meknes' for its performance room; this is a venue inside the institute, not a separate cultural organisation. Some events are linked to partner festivals such as FICAM, the International Animation Film Festival of Meknes. ## Media library and digital experiences The media library reports more than 20,000 books and approximately 60 press subscriptions. It offers novels, non-fiction, children's collections, magazines and audiovisual materials. Digital provision also includes a virtual-reality area available under membership conditions and a digital museum connected with the Micro-Folie model. Membership and lending rules are published by the institute. ## Autumn 2026 and visitor details The September–December 2026 programme includes films, Oum in concert, the dance work Mustaqbal, Iqtibās and the play Les silences des pères. Public address: Rue Ferhat Hachad, BP 337, Meknes 50000. Event-specific announcements set times, ticket prices and any changes of venue. Other city venues include [Cinéma Caméra](/en/institutions/cinema-camera-meknes) and [Mohamed El Mennouni Cultural Centre](/en/institutions/centre-culturel-mennouni-meknes). **Sources :** [Official information](https://if-maroc.org/meknes/contact-acces/), [Programme](https://if-maroc.org/meknes/).