1-54 is an international fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, founded in London and also held in New York. Its Moroccan edition, launched in February 2018, takes place at La Mamounia hotel, on the edge of the medina. The latest edition was held from 5 to 8 February 2026. The next one is announced for 18 to 21 March 2027. For a few days, galleries, collectors and the city's institutions make Marrakech a meeting point for African art.
Highlights
The fair at La Mamounia
Galleries from Africa and the rest of the world show paintings, sculptures, photographs and installations in the hotel's reception rooms. The works are for sale, but the visit is open to all ticket holders on the public days.
The gardens and the associated programme
Between two rooms, the olive-tree alleys of La Mamounia offer a break. Around the fair, city institutions offer exhibitions and talks, such as MACAAL and the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech at previous editions.
Infos pratiques
Tips
The first two days are reserved for VIP guests and the press; the general public enters on Saturday and Sunday. Buy your ticket on the official 1-54 website, where the price for the 2027 edition will be published. Come early on Saturday to see the stands before the afternoon crowds.
How to get there
La Mamounia is on Avenue Bab Jdid, along the ramparts, about 10 minutes on foot from Jemaa el-Fna and the Koutoubia. Petits taxis drop you at the hotel entrance.
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