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Rencontres de la Photographie: two centuries of light across Marrakech
The sixth edition runs from 7 to 10 October, and its exhibitions stay open across the city until 30 November, with free entry.
- Date
7 October–30 November
- Location
Marrakesh 40000
- Useful info
Festival from 7 to 10 October; exhibitions until 30 November. Free entry.
- Booking
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The sixth Rencontres de la Photographie de Marrakech take place from 7 to 10 October and mark the bicentenary of photography, from 1826 to 2026, under the title "Deux siècles de lumière" (Two centuries of light). The exhibitions stay open until 30 November, and entry is free.
The festival opens on Wednesday 7 October at 6 pm at the Palais Bahia. The exhibitions are spread across the city: "Crossed Gazes: China/Morocco" by Qi Hao and Noureddine El Warari at the Palais Bahia, "Silent Synchrony" by Priamo Tolu at the Sofitel, "Tombouctou" by Cynthia Cooper at the Moroccan Culinary Art Museum, and "Bellissima" by Graziano Arici and "Vibrations" by Noureddine El Warari at the Mövenpick.
The opening days also bring screenings at Meydene, portfolio reviews, talks and walks through the city, and on 9 October a closing night at Meydene with the Yzza Slaoui Discovery Prize.
