The list below is only a selection of the many events taking place in Marrakech and surrounding areas every year.

Friendship Festival
This festival, taking place in May, features gospel rock from the United States and traditional Moroccan music

Imilchil Marriage Festival
This Berber marriage festival takes place in Imilchil in the Middle-High Atlas near Marrakech every year after the harvest. The event, during which up to 40 couples get married, features Berber culture including music and dance.

National Festival of Popular Arts
This folklore festival taking place in July features groups from around the country

Marrakech International Film Festival
This event taking place in November has become rather prestigious and attracts major movie stars, but it is not open to the public