Organized by the MarocK’Jeunes association, the Sun Festival Marrakech is in its 19th yearth edition which runs until December 21, 2024, combining artistic and cultural expression dedicated to youth, in emblematic places of Marrakech.
This edition highlights a rich program combining authenticity and modernity, with exhibitions, concerts, conferences and artistic training. The festival reflects a clear ambition: to promote creativity and cultural diversity in an inclusive and inspiring setting.
As part of an approach of openness, the Sun Festival welcomes world-renowned and emerging artists. Music, visual arts, digital design and graphic performances mingle in a vibrant atmosphere. Among the key locations, the French Institute of Marrakech, the Royal Theater and the Place du 16 Novembre will be transformed into scenes of unique artistic encounters.
Highlights of the 2024 Edition
-Cover Contest: A real springboard for young talents, this competition allows participants to revisit emblematic titles in front of a jury of professionals, thus revealing promising new voices.
-Sun Fest’Lab: An artistic creation laboratory, it offers immersive workshops to introduce young people to the processes of contemporary artistic production. The sessions take place on December 8 and 19 at the Meydene Theater.
-SunFest’Visual Art: This section explores innovative artistic forms through digital art installations and immersive graphic performances, creating unique sensory experiences.
The Sun Fest’Souk, located at Place du 16 Novembre, is a space dedicated to the promotion of young creators and leaders of cultural projects. This village offers a direct meeting between artists and the public, also offering a space for solidarity initiatives, such as blood drives and actions in favor of children in precarious situations. This approach strengthens the social and human dimension of the festival.
The festivities extend to prestigious sites such as Dar Bellarj, Riad Le 18, Dar Denise Masson, La Conserverie and L’Usine. These places offer distinct thematic programs, mixing tradition and innovation, in settings that embody the soul of Marrakech.
By placing artistic diversity and societal reflections at the heart of its approach, the Marrakech Sun Festival invites the public to discover and celebrate current cultures in all their richness.
