FICAM Meknes International Animation Film Festival

مهرجان مكناس الدولي لأفلام الرسوم المتحركة

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Arts & CultureMeknes
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFICAM manages a balance many niche film
Language["ar"]Currency: MAD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

FICAM Meknes International Animation Film Festival in Meknes

FICAM has made Meknes a hub for African and Moroccan animation since its 2004 founding, organized by the Aicha Foundation with the French Institute of Morocco under royal patronage. The 2026 edition, its 24th, runs May 15-20 under the theme Youth Takes on Animation Cinema, following a 2025 edition themed Animation and Video Games that drew over 23,000 festivalgoers to screenings, workshops, and studio stands.

Animation festivals tend to split into two camps: industry-only trade events closed to the public, or public screenings with little professional depth.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

FICAM manages a balance many niche film festivals struggle with: serious professional credibility alongside genuine mass appeal

02

The mystery stays covered

The Animated Films Career forum lets ordinary attendees walk up to studio stands and talk directly with working animation professionals, collapsing the usual distance between industry and public into a shared exhibition floor

03

The city starts moving

Workshops and panel discussions run throughout the event, giving aspiring animators hands-on exposure rather than passive screenings alone

04

The water draws everyone in

Attendance figures north of 23,000 in recent years show this is not a niche gathering for specialists but a genuine public festival, one of the largest animation-focused events on the African continent

05

The old stones answer

Royal patronage and a partnership with the French Institute of Morocco give it institutional weight, letting it expand its programming scope, most recently pairing animation with video games

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

FICAM has run under royal patronage and Aicha Foundation organization since its 2004 founding

Water and renewal

Living ritual

pairing screenings with the Animated Films Career forum's studio stands every year

The sacred route

Living ritual

Each edition adopts a new thematic focus

The local code

Living ritual

from video games to youth engagement

Tradition 5

Living ritual

keeping the festival's core structure consistent while its programming stays current

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For FICAM Meknes International Animation Film Festival, choose the arrival point in Meknes first, then work backward to transport and return timing.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suitable for a multi-day film and exhibition event, with layers for both indoor screening halls and outdoor studio stand areas.

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 Meknes.

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 map33.89 N, 5.55 WOpen in Google Maps

Meknes, Fes-Meknes, Morocco

Nearest airportFEZ — Fes Saïss
TransportFor FICAM Meknes International Animation Film Festival, choose the arrival point in Meknes first, then work backward to transport and return timing.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Meknes.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Meknes via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Meknes, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suitable for a multi-day film and exhibition event, with layers for both indoor screening halls and outdoor studio stand areas.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 FICAM Meknes International Animation Film Festival?

FICAM Meknes International Animation Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 15–20 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does FICAM Meknes International Animation Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Meknes, 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?

Meknes, Fes-Meknes, Morocco

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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 URLficam.ma
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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