One of the most important international platforms focusing on contemporary art from Africa and the African diaspora, the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, once again places Marrakech at the center of the global art map with its 2026 edition. Taking place from 5–8 February 2026, 1-54 Marrakech aims to make visible the multi-layered narratives of contemporary African art by bringing together strong galleries, artists, and institutions from both within the continent and the international scene.

Positioned as one of the flagship events on the African continent, 1-54 Marrakech will host over 20 galleries from 12 different countries in this edition. The fair offers an experience that goes beyond the classic fair format, particularly through its curatorial approach focused on the Moroccan art scene, its strong connection to the city, and its program that extends into public spaces. The fair, which will take place at one of Marrakech’s iconic venues, La Mamounia Hotel, proposes a multifaceted program enriched with exhibitions, talks, special projects, and cultural events organized throughout the city.

2026 edition of Marrakech fair will host 8 Morocco-based galleries. Institutions such as Loft Art Gallery, MCC Gallery, and La Galerie 38 will offer both local and international audiences the opportunity to experience the region’s artistic vitality and cultural richness. Alongside Moroccan galleries, four new international galleries—ELLEPHANT (Montreal), Imvelo Art Studios (Lusaka), The Art Affair (Luanda), and The Lobster Edition (London/Tunis)—will participate in 1-54 fairs for the first time.

The artists exhibiting at 1-54 Marrakech 2026 come from diverse geographies across the African continent. Participants include names such as Samuel Nnorom (Nigeria), Khanyi Mawhayi (South Africa), Aïcha Snoussi (Tunisia), Roland Dorcély (Haiti), and Girma Berta (Ethiopia).

This edition will once again present an extensive program of special projects and events developed in collaboration with local and international institutions. The program is realized with contributions from institutions such as Fondation TGCC and DADA.

The fair’s relationship with the city is further strengthened by cultural events throughout Marrakech. Highlights include Elladj Lincy Deloumeaux’s solo exhibition at MAP, a comprehensive presentation of four exhibitions at MACAAL, special commissions by Prune Nourry and Yassine Balbzioui, the “Organic Knowledge” exhibition at LE 18, three exhibitions at Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech, and openings and evening events at galleries in the Gueliz district.

Participating Galleries

• AA Gallery (Casablanca, Morocco)

• ELLEPHANT (Montreal, Canada)*

• FILAFRIQUES (Geneva, Switzerland / Abidjan, Ivory Coast)*

• Galerie 208 (Paris, France / Marrakech, Morocco)

• Galerie Cécile Fakhoury (Abidjan, Ivory Coast / Paris, France / Dakar, Senegal)

• Gallery 1957 (London, UK / Accra, Ghana)

• Imvelo Art Studios (Lusaka, Zambia)*

• L’Atelier 21 (Casablanca, Morocco)

• La Galerie 38 (Casablanca / Marrakech, Morocco / Geneva, Switzerland)

• LA LA LANDE GALLERY (Paris, France)

• Le Violon Bleu Gallery (Tunis, Tunisia)

• Loeve&Co (Paris, France)

• Loft Art Gallery (Marrakech / Casablanca, Morocco)

• LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery (Abidjan, Ivory Coast)

• MCC Gallery (Marrakech, Morocco)

• Nil Gallery (Paris, France)

• So Art Gallery (Casablanca, Morocco)

• space Un (Tokyo, Japan)

• The Art Affair (Luanda, Angola)*

• The Bridge Gallery (Paris, France)

• The Lobster Edition (London, UK / Tunis, Tunisia)*

• Vigo Gallery (London, UK)

*First-time participants in the Marrakech edition

Special Projects

Fondation TGCC presents Constellations, a group exhibition bringing together the finalists and winners of the Prix Mustaqbal award, which focuses on supporting young artists. The project explores the dialogue between past, present, and future through the works of artists from different generations.

The In Between Blues project by ABLAKASSA at DADA Marrakech offers a multidisciplinary and spatial experience centered on the historical, material, and symbolic meanings of blue. The exhibition unfolds over the fair period through an immersive program that brings together art, music, and design.

Cover Image: Fatima Mazmouz, 08 Mauresque Voile, Courtesy of MCC GALLERY