Tangier National Film Festival

مهرجان تطوان الوطني للأفلام

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Arts & CultureTangier
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsUnlike festivals built around international
Language["ar"]Currency: MAD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Tangier National Film Festival in Tangier

The Tangier National Film Festival is Morocco's annual showcase for homegrown cinema, held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI and now running for a quarter century. Its 25th edition took place October 17-25, 2025, screening features, short narratives, and documentaries across three official competition categories, with a mission centered on promoting Moroccan cinematographic culture and giving emerging filmmakers a national platform.

When the Tangier National Film Festival launched, Moroccan cinema was still working to establish a consistent domestic audience and a reliable pipeline of new directors.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike festivals built around international premieres, this one is deliberately inward-facing, dedicated entirely to Moroccan-made cinema and structured to track the health of the national industry year over year

02

The mystery stays covered

Its three official competition categories, covering features, short narratives, and documentaries, give equal weight to filmmakers working in very different formats and budgets, from established directors to first-time filmmakers testing new ground

03

The city starts moving

The festival also functions as a working forum, hosting discussions on where Moroccan cinema stands and where it is headed, with particular attention paid to building a stronger connection between young audiences and homegrown film

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's defining structure is its three-way competition split between features

Water and renewal

Living ritual

short narratives

The sacred route

Living ritual

and documentaries

The local code

Living ritual

a format that has stayed consistent across its 25 editions and reflects a deliberate choice to treat all three forms as equally central to Moroccan cinema

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Royal patronage has also remained a constant

Tradition 6

Living ritual

framing the festival as a national institution rather than an independent industry event

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

For Tangier National Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Tangier venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Daytime screenings call for comfortable, casual clothing, while the opening and closing ceremonies are noticeably more formal, with many attendees opting for smart or evening wear given the...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Tangier National Film Festival, stay near the part of Tangier you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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 map35.77 N, 5.80 WOpen in Google Maps

Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco

Nearest airportTNG — Tangier Ibn Battuta
TransportFor Tangier National Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Tangier venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Tangier National Film Festival, stay near the part of Tangier you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tangier via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tangier, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearDaytime screenings call for comfortable, casual clothing, while the opening and closing ceremonies are noticeably more formal, with many attendees opting for smart or evening wear given the festival's royal patronage.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 Tangier National Film Festival?

Tangier National Film Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tangier National Film Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Autumn 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?

Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, 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 URLmediterranee-audiovisuelle.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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