Marrakech ranked among top 15 global cities for art and culture in 2026

This ranking was based on a survey of over 24,000 residents in more than 150 cities, who assessed the quality and accessibility of their city's cultural scene. A panel of editors, journalists, and cultural experts also contributed to the final selection. Time Out describes Marrakech as a "pioneering" destination that "absorbs, merges, and transforms global influences through a local lens of overflowing imagination."

The city is highlighted as an artistic laboratory blending contemporary creation, Moroccan heritage, and international influences. Key cultural venues mentioned include the 1-54 African art fair, Le MAP, Comptoir des Mines, Loft Art Gallery, Montresso Foundation, and the Al Maaden Museum of African Contemporary Art MACAAL. The city is also praised for its artist workshops, cultural riads, and hybrid spaces like IZZA, El Fenn, Dar Al Dall, and Dar des Arts, which host exhibitions and creative events.

Beyond visual arts, Marrakech's music scene and live arts are noted, with examples such as tea ceremonies at 1112 Teahouse, traditional concerts at the Museum of Music, and Jajjah's musical sessions. The Yves Saint Laurent Museum, Meydene Theatre, and the Marrakech International Film Festival also contribute to the city's artistic prominence. According to Time Out, 63% of residents surveyed rate Marrakech's artistic and cultural scene as "good"