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)

Out of competition program

The FESTIVAL’s COUP DE CŒUR dedicated the the international program

The Marrakech Short Film Festival (MARRAKECHsFF) is currently accepting submissions for its fifth edition, scheduled for September 2025. We invite filmmakers from around the world to participate in both our international and national competitions.​

Submission Guidelines:

Eligibility: Open to all filmmakers, with no restrictions based on age, country, or genre.​
Running Time: Films must have a duration between 6 and 25 minutes.​
Submission Deadline: Please submit your films by May 10, 2025.​
We look forward to watching your submissions!