Marrakech International Film Festival
Marrakech International Film Festival logo | |
| Location | Marrakech, Morocco |
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| Founded | 2001 |
| Awards | Étoile d'Or (Golden Star) – awarded as the festival’s Grand Prize |
| Festival date | Held annually between November and December |
| Language | English Arabic French Amazigh |
| Website | marrakech-festival |
The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) (Arabic: المهرجان الدولي للفيلم بمراكش, Amazigh: ⴰⵏⵎⵓⴳⴳⴰⵔ ⴰⴳⵔⴰⵖⵍⴰⵏ ⵏ ⵍⴼⵉⵍⵎ ⴳ ⵎⵕⵕⴰⴽⵛ) is an international film festival held annually in Marrakech, Morocco. It was established in 2001 to promote cinematic arts and foster cultural exchange. The festival is organized by the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation.
Recognized as one of the leading film festivals in the Arab world and Africa, the Marrakech International Film Festival attracts filmmakers, actors, and film industry professionals from around the globe. Its program typically features a range of international and regional films, including feature films, short films, and tributes to prominent figures in cinema. The event plays a significant role in supporting emerging artists and promoting dialogue between different cultures through film.