1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech

معرض 154 للفن المعاصر الإفريقي بمراكش

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Arts & CultureMarrakech
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFew art fairs anywhere pair a single hotel
Language["ar"]Currency: MAD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech in Marrakech

Each February, La Mamounia hotel in Marrakech turns into the meeting point for 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the leading platform for discovering artistic talent from Africa and its diaspora. The name nods to the continent's 54 nations, expressed as one continent, fifty-four countries. The 2026 edition, running February 5 through 8 with a press and VIP preview on the 5th and 6th, gathers 22 galleries and more than 60 artists from a dozen countries.

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair takes its name literally: one continent, fifty-four countries, a phrase that doubles as both branding and mission statement.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few art fairs anywhere pair a single hotel setting with this level of curatorial reach

02

The mystery stays covered

La Mamounia's gardens and interiors become exhibition space for galleries traveling from Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Zambia, Tunisia, and beyond, sitting alongside European, North American, and Japanese participants, so the fair reads less like a regional showcase and more like a genuinely continental and diasporic survey

03

The city starts moving

Seven Moroccan exhibitors, drawn from both Casablanca and Marrakech, anchor the fair firmly in its host city rather than treating it as a stopover

04

The water draws everyone in

Past editions have introduced collectors to artists such as Samuel Nnorom, Khanyi Mawhayi, Aicha Snoussi, Roland Dorcely, and Girma Berta, names that have since moved into major international collections, making the fair a genuine discovery engine rather than a marketplace for already-established reputations

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair's signature custom is holding court inside La Mamounia rather than a purpose-built convention center

Water and renewal

Living ritual

letting contemporary African art occupy a historic Moroccan hospitality space

The sacred route

Living ritual

Its recurring commitment to seven Moroccan exhibitors each year keeps a strong local backbone within an otherwise international lineup

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Smart and polished suits the setting, since the fair unfolds inside one of Marrakech's most storied hotels. Collectors and gallerists tend toward elegant, understated attire, while the...

Safety

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Marrakech you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · MAD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.63 N, 8.00 WOpen in Google Maps

Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

Nearest airportRAK — Marrakesh Menara
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Marrakech you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Marrakech via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Marrakech, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearSmart and polished suits the setting, since the fair unfolds inside one of Marrakech's most storied hotels. Collectors and gallerists tend toward elegant, understated attire, while the general public days allow for smart-casual dress without anything more formal expected.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Morocco and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech?

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech is listed for Past edition: 5–8 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech take place?

The festival is listed in Marrakech, Morocco. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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