Born from the crossroads of trade routes, Marrakech has been a hub of storytelling and creativity for hundreds of years. Abounding with iconic shooting locations, from the mystical Medina to its palm-filled hinterland, cinema is a crucial thread woven into the city’s cultural fabric. The advent of COVID19 and the resulting closure of cinemas has left local audiences with a thirst for the therapeutic pleasure of film-going. Founded during the pandemic, the MARRAKECsFF's mission was to slowly and safely reopen Marrakech’s ability to savoure the seventh art. We envision a week long open air festival with a daily audience, showcasing short films by emerging and established directors. The two hour ticketed events will include the screening of works selected by our jury, whose age, gender and ethnic diversity will reflect the inclusivity of Marrakech’s cultural scene.
NATIONAL COMPETITION for Moroccan Filmmakers:
NAKHIL Prize (Best Picture )
BAHJA Prize (Best Actor)
BELARJ Prize (Best Director)
Excellence Awards from International guests to national competition
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION for international filmmakers
NAKHIL Prize (Best Picture )
BELARJ Prize (Best Director)
-Documentary Section – Bridges of Reality
A curated programme dedicated to documentary films connected to the African continent. Open to African filmmakers and the diaspora, this section showcases narratives rooted in African realities and perspectives. It includes two Excellence Awards and one Jury Prize.
Out of competition program
The FESTIVAL’s COUP DE CŒUR dedicated the the international program
