Harvest Festival Marrakech 2026: A Celebration of Culture and Sustainability
Scheduled from October 28 to November 1, 2026, the Harvest Festival in Marrakech is set to celebrate its 11th edition. This vibrant event, organized by the Global Diversity Foundation, will connect multiple venues across the city, focusing on themes of earth, food, water, and the transmission of traditional crafts and knowledge. Emerging from the Cultural Landscapes program of the High Atlas, the festival views harvest as a metaphor for collective creation, bringing together artists, chefs, artisans, researchers, and cooperatives, operating in both Darija and English.
Festival Schedule and Highlights
The festival promises an exciting lineup of events that cater to diverse interests. The opening night on Wednesday, October 28, will take place at Um Mami in Sidi Ghanem from 7 PM to 10 PM, featuring a performative lecture by Sufra Archive on colonial agricultural archives, followed by a communal meal. On Thursday, the festivities continue at LE 18 in the medina, starting at 6 PM with a collective library and archive session, and a sound and visual proposal titled "Mirage" by resident artist Hiba Baddou at 7:30 PM.
Friday, October 30, will showcase a seasonal culinary installation by the Khial Nkhel collective at The Garage from 12 PM to 5:30 PM (registration required), followed by a discussion on the oasis of Figuig and collective water management at LE 18 at 8 PM. Saturday, October 31, features a morning workshop on apple conservation at Um Mami, a Harvest Souk at Dar Bellarj from 12 PM to 7 PM, and a discussion titled "Houses of Living Knowledge" at 6:30 PM. The festival culminates on Sunday, November 1, with another Harvest Souk and a closing concert featuring Tekchbila with artists Tina Tornade and Sarah Mazigh at 7 PM at Dar Bellarj.
Throughout the festival, attendees can also enjoy the photographic exhibition "The Water Will Carry Us," which highlights the restoration of mills, terraces, and nomadic shelters in the High Atlas, running until November 28.
Practical Information:
- Dates: October 28 - November 1, 2026
- Venues: Events will be held at various locations including Um Mami (Sidi Ghanem), LE 18 (medina), The Garage, and Dar Bellarj (medina).
- Costs: Most festival events are free, though some partner venues may have paid activities, such as the apple workshop at Um Mami (495 MAD). Registration is mandatory for certain events.
- Contact: info@marrakechfestivals.org
- Full Program: For more details, visit the official Harvest Festival website.
As reported by latribunedemarrakech.com.
