THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL :
A STAR IN AFRICA AND THE ARAB WORLD
The Marrakech International Film Festival was created in 2001 by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to promote and develop the art of cinema and the film industry in Morocco.
Today, after more than twenty years, the Festival is a place of expression and discovery that takes up the challenges of diversity, exchange and enrichment. It is also an opportunity for Morocco to welcome and pay tribute to great personalities of the world of film. The event attracts a large audience, both national and international, and benefits from a strong reputation and its prestigious image.
The Festival is further distinguished by its geographical location: Marrakech, whose history, values and international influence have long made it a destination city.
