Quick answer
Marrakech’s comedy gathering returns from June 4 to 6, 2026 under a new name, the Marrakech Comedy Festival, at the Palais des Congrès. Heir to the famous Marrakech du Rire, it offers stand-up shows and comedy galas bringing together Moroccan, French-speaking and international comedians.
- When
- 2026 — 4–6 June 20262027 — early June 2027 (dates to confirm)
- Where
- Marrakech Congress Palace (Palais des Congrès) · Marrakech
- Type
- Comedy · Comedy and stand-up fans; family and French-speaking audience
- Pricing
- Ticketed shows (per-show tickets or passes)
- Getting there
- Marrakech-Ménara airport; ONCF train; taxis to the Palais des Congrès
* Official dates to confirm.
About the event
Launched in 2011 by Jamel Debbouze as Marrakech du Rire, the event turned Marrakech into a capital of French-language comedy for a weekend. In 2026 it reinvents itself as the Marrakech Comedy Festival, with new organisation and a new venue, the Palais des Congrès.
It is a chance to discover the Moroccan and international stand-up scene in a festive atmosphere, to combine with Marrakech’s medina, gardens and rooftops in early summer.
Where to stay during the event
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Good to know
- Book your tickets as soon as they open: comedy galas sell out fast.
- Stay in the medina or Hivernage to enjoy Marrakech after the shows.
- In early June, evenings are mild: ideal for rooftops after the shows.
- Combine with the must-sees: Jemaa el-Fna, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden.
