Marrakech Short Film Festival

مهرجان مراكش للأفلام القصيرة

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Arts & CultureMarrakech
Dates25–30 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsWhat sets this festival apart is its origin
Language["ar"]Currency: MAD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Marrakech Short Film Festival in Marrakech

The Marrakech Short Film Festival fills late September with a week of open-air screenings across the city, spotlighting short-form cinema from first-time directors and established names side by side. Born during the pandemic as a way to safely revive Marrakech's film culture, it welcomes entries of any genre, nationality, or filmmaker age, so long as each submission runs between six and twenty-four minutes, and closes with juried honors across Moroccan and international competitions.

The Marrakech Short Film Festival began under unusual circumstances.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets this festival apart is its origin story: it launched when cinemas everywhere were shuttered, built specifically to give Marrakech's audiences a safe way back into communal film-watching, and it has kept that open-air, public-facing spirit ever since

02

The mystery stays covered

Rather than chasing feature-length prestige titles, it stays devoted entirely to the short form, a format that rewards discipline and experimentation over budget

03

The city starts moving

The dual-track jury structure, a Moroccan Selection judged alongside an International Selection, lets homegrown talent compete on its own terms while still measuring itself against filmmakers from anywhere in the world

04

The water draws everyone in

With no restrictions on genre, nationality, or age, the program consistently surfaces first features from directors nobody has heard of yet, screened nightly under the open Marrakech sky rather than behind closed theater doors

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's defining custom is its open-air

Water and renewal

Living ritual

public-facing screening format

The sacred route

Living ritual

treating short films as communal evening entertainment rather than an industry-only affair

The local code

Living ritual

The dual Moroccan and International Selection juries

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and the Coup de Coeur prize for the film that most moves the jury regardless of polish

Tradition 6

Living ritual

have become fixed features of the closing ceremony each year

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

25–30 September 2026

Getting around

For Marrakech Short Film Festival, choose the arrival point in Marrakech first, then work backward to transport and return timing.

What to wear

Casual and comfortable is the norm, since screenings run outdoors in the evening and audiences sit on plazas or in open courtyards for hours at a time. A light layer for cooling desert...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Marrakech.

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
TransportFor Marrakech Short Film Festival, choose the arrival point in Marrakech first, then work backward to transport and return timing.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Marrakech.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

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 September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual and comfortable is the norm, since screenings run outdoors in the evening and audiences sit on plazas or in open courtyards for hours at a time. A light layer for cooling desert evenings is more useful than any formal attire, and visiting filmmakers and press tend to dress smart-casual rather than black-tie even for the closing awards night.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 Marrakech Short Film Festival?

Marrakech Short Film Festival is listed for 25–30 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Marrakech Short Film Festival 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?

6 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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Official URLmarrakechshortfest.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates25–30 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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