1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Marrakech
Marrakech, La Mamounia hotel
The 1-54 fair takes place at La Mamounia in Marrakech from 18 to 21 March 2027, with public days on 20 and 21 March, according to the official site.
Dates
- 18 March 2027 – 21 March 2027 — 18-19 March: VIP and press preview; 20-21 March: public days
Source: 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair (officiel) — accessed 14 October 2026
Key facts
1-54 is a fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. Its Moroccan edition is held at La Mamounia hotel. For 2027, the official site announces a VIP and press preview on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 March, followed by two public days on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March.
The 2026 edition, the seventh in Marrakech, ran from 5 to 8 February at La Mamounia and DaDa, with related programming at MACAAL (Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden) and El Badi Palace.
Good to know
- City programme: during the fair, Marrakech galleries and museums hold exhibitions and talks; 1-54 publishes the detailed programme before opening.
- Unusual timing: recent editions were held in late January or early February; the 2027 edition is announced in March, after Ramadan, expected from early February to early March 2027.
- Accommodation: La Mamounia hosts the fair; riads and hotels in the Medina and Hivernage are a few minutes away on foot or by taxi.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates of 1-54 Marrakech 2027?
18 to 21 March 2027: preview on 18 and 19 March, public days on 20 and 21 March.
Where is the fair held?
At La Mamounia hotel, Avenue Bab Jdid, Marrakech.
Is the fair open to the public?
Yes, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March 2027. The first two days are reserved for professional guests and the press.