Keywords: Moroccan Cinema


Cinema Festival 2026: Four Days at 30 DH to Celebrate the 7th Art in Morocco

The Moroccan cinema is set to enjoy four days dedicated to accessibility and sharing. From September 10 to 13, 2026, partner multiplexes across the Kingdom will offer their entire programming at a flat rate of 30 dirhams per screening, in celebration of the third edition of the Cinema Festival. Following......

The Odyssey brings global cinema back to Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate is once again attracting international attention as a major destination for global film productions, with Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated epic The Odyssey adding another chapter to the Moroccan city's long-standing relationship with the international film industry. Following......

Morocco’s CCM opens call for documentary projects to represent the country at MEDIMED 2026

The Moroccan Cinema Centre (CCM) has launched a nationwide call for documentary film projects, offering Moroccan producers and directors the opportunity to showcase their work during a special "Focus Morocco" at the Euro-Mediterranean Documentary Market (MEDIMED) 2026. The initiative is designed......

Moroccan filmmaker Manal Chahboun competes in the first Walloon Film Festival

Moroccan filmmaker Manal Chahboun has been selected to compete in the official lineup of the first edition of the Walloon Film Festival, scheduled to take place from April 2 to April 25 across several regions in Belgium. Her short comedy film C.Q.F.D (C’est quasi foutu, docteur), released in 2025,......

Moroccan cinema in the spotlight at the Málaga Film Festival

Moroccan cinema received notable attention at the opening of the Málaga Film Festival, where the feature film Calle Málaga by Moroccan director Maryam Touzani was screened during the inaugural ceremony on Friday evening. The 29th edition of the festival is taking place from March 6 to March......

Morocco mourns death of acclaimed filmmaker Mohamed Ahed Bensouda

Mohamed Ahed Bensouda, a pioneering Moroccan director whose socially conscious films tackled taboo subjects and earned international recognition, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 56. His death prompted widespread mourning across Moroccan media, with tributes highlighting his bold approach......

FIFM 2025: Moroccan icon Raouya honored with golden star

The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) paid a heartfelt tribute on Tuesday evening to Moroccan actress Fatima Harandi, professionally known as Raouya. The ceremony gathered prominent figures from the arts and media, both from Morocco and abroad. Raouya received the Golden Star award from director......

Morocco honored as guest of honor at Venice Production Bridge 2025

For the first time, Morocco has been named Guest of Honor at the prestigious Venice Production Bridge, part of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6 in Venice, Italy. This milestone underscores Morocco's growing prominence in global cinema and its expanding......

Salma El Belghiti explores youth marginalization through cinema at the Marrakech Short Film Festival

Salma El Belghiti, a rising voice in Moroccan cinema, has made waves with her latest short film Darhome, showcased at the 2025 Marrakech Short Film Festival (MSFF). This deeply personal yet socially poignant work delves into the lives of marginalized youth in Tangier, reflecting broader societal issues......