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Soufiane El Khalidy and Nadia Benzakour at Marrakech’s 2024 festival; not a 2026 guest announcement
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2026.11.20 — 2026.11.28 · Coming soon

Go to Marrakech in winter for a week of world cinema.

Marrakech International Film Festival 2026

The 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival runs from 20 to 28 November, and its top prize is the Étoile d’Or. This year’s jury, opening film and tributes were not yet announced when checked on 27 September; last year Bong Joon-ho led the jury and the Étoile d’Or went to Promised Sky, about Ivorian women living in Tunisia. The festival also runs the Atlas Workshops for young Moroccan, Arab and African filmmakers.

Soufiane El Khalidy and Nadia Benzakour at Marrakech’s 2024 festival; not a 2026 guest announcement · Report image rights
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A REASON TO GO
Multiple Marrakech venues2026.11.20 — 2026.11.28Themed experiencesTicket required
FIND YOUR REASON

What draws you to this experience?

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The 2025 Étoile d’Or: Promised Sky

Last year’s Étoile d’Or went to Erige Sehiri’s Promised Sky: Marie, an Ivorian pastor living in Tunisia, and the women who share her home.

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They are not heading for Europe but fighting for dignity and a place on their own continent. It is a past example, and it shows the kind of story this festival favours.

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In the audience while great directors talk

The 2025 Conversations brought Bong Joon-ho, Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster and Jafar Panahi before an audience to talk about how they make films.

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This year’s Conversations list is not yet announced.

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Programme, background & sources

Checked · 2026-09-27

MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE

Does this fit what you are looking for?

This could be for you if you are…

  • Lovers of world cinema, especially North African and Arab film
  • Film fans who want to hear great directors talk about their work in person

Before you decide

This year’s films, jury and Conversations guests were not yet announced when checked on 27 September; films and guests mentioned are 2025 examples.

Each ticket covers only the listed date, screening or access, not other screenings or private events.

Subtitle languages for each screening follow the official schedule.

FIND YOUR PLACE

Explore the layout. Plan your route.

Use the current-edition official venue or city map once published; do not inherit past booth positions.

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FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN

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Dates & times

2026.11.20 — 2026.11.28

2026-11-20–2026-11-28; daily hours follow the official programme.

Africa/Casablanca
More programme details
  • The 2025 Étoile d’Or: Promised Sky
  • In the audience while great directors talk
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Venue & travel

Multiple Marrakech venues

Follow official venue guidance and temporary public-transport plans; do not rely on event-day parking.

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Entry & companions

A valid ticket or credential for the listed day, session or access tier is required; it does not automatically include other sessions, closed events or meetings.

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Tickets & access

Prices to be announced

Accessible seating, companion policies and assistance vary by venue or ticket type; confirm with the organiser before purchase.

Sources & image credits

Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.

Chafik Arich · CC BY-SA 2.5 Image source

Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation

Programmes and ticketing may still change. Check the official session pages for this edition.

Information checked on 2026-09-27

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