# Moroccan cultural and sporting events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moroccan-cultural-and-sporting-events
> Updated: 2026-09-12T13:55:13.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Morocco is hosting a variety of major cultural, sporting, and professional events throughout late 2026.

In September, El Jadida is set to host the 5th Grand Prix d’Afrique at the Parc d’Exposition Mohammed VI. Organized by the Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC) and the Association des Loteries d’Afrique (ALA), the event combines horse racing in Casablanca with professional seminars focused on the African lottery business.

Other scheduled activities include the 23rd Tanjazz festival in Tangier, featuring jazz and flamenco, and the 17th Casablanca Marathon in October. Additionally, the Marrakech Film Festival is underway, featuring international and national juries.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Morocco hosts major cultural and sporting events in 2026

Morocco hosts diverse events including the 17th Casablanca Marathon in October, the 23rd Tanjazz festival in Tangier, and the Marrakech Film Festival featuring international jury president Tûba Büyüküstün.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/casablanca-marathon-returns-october-25-under-vibe-casa-theme

### 2026-09-10: El Jadida to host the 5th Grand Prix d’Afrique in 2026

The 5th Grand Prix d’Afrique will be held in Morocco from September 10-12, 2026, featuring horse racing and professional lottery industry seminars in El Jadida and Casablanca.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-jadida-to-host-the-5th-grand-prix-dafrique-in-2026

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