Quick answer
The Dakhla International Film Festival celebrates cinema in June 2026 in the famous Atlantic-desert city. On the programme: screenings, competitions, tributes and encounters, in a city renowned for its turquoise lagoon and year-round sunshine.
- When
- 2026 — June 2026 (dates to confirm)2027 — June 2027 (dates to confirm)
- Where
- Dakhla venues and screening spaces · Dakhla
- Type
- Film · Cinephiles, local public and travellers; friendly Southern atmosphere
- Pricing
- Screenings often free or low-cost (depending on the programme)
- Getting there
- Dakhla airport; flights from Casablanca/Agadir; local taxis
* Official dates to confirm.
About the event
Dakhla, now a flagship destination for sports tourism (kitesurf) and nature, also hosts cultural events that promote cinema and exchange between Morocco, Africa and the world. The film festival brings a singular artistic dimension, facing the desert and the ocean.
It is a chance to discover Dakhla differently and to combine cinema with the local highlights: the lagoon, the white dune, Dragon Island and the kitesurf spots.
Where to stay during the event
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Good to know
- Book flights and accommodation early: Dakhla is remote and supply is limited.
- Combine the festival with a kitesurf session or a lagoon excursion.
- Check the official programme: dates and venues can change from year to year.
- Allow travel time: Dakhla is mainly reached by plane from the north.
