The world’s leading international fair dedicated to contemporary and modern art from Africa and its diaspora, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, has officially announced the participating galleries and special projects for its seventh edition on the African continent, taking place in Marrakech from 5–8 February 2026, with a Press and VIP Preview on 5 February 2026.
Hosted once again at the iconic La Mamounia Hotel, 1-54 Marrakech 2026 will welcome over 20 exhibitors from 12 countries, reinforcing the fair’s role as a major platform for artistic exchange between Africa and the global art world. The Marrakech edition remains the fair’s flagship event on the continent, with a strong focus on the Moroccan contemporary art scene, complemented by international perspectives.
Moroccan Presence and New International Voices
This year’s edition will feature eight galleries based in Morocco, including Loft Art Gallery, MCC Gallery, and La Galerie 38, offering audiences a deep engagement with the country’s artistic vitality and cultural richness.
Alongside these are four international galleries participating for the first time across any 1-54 fair:
ELLEPHANT (Montreal, Canada), Imvelo Art Studios (Lusaka, Zambia), The Art Affair (Luanda, Angola), and The Lobster Edition (London, UK / Tunis, Tunisia).
Artists exhibiting at 1-54 Marrakech 2026 come from across the African continent and its diaspora, including Samuel Nnorom (Nigeria), Khanyi Mawhayi (South Africa), Aïcha Snoussi (Tunisia), Roland Dorcély (Haiti), and Girma Berta (Ethiopia), among many others.
Participating Galleries – 1-54 Marrakech 2026
(Newcomers to the Marrakech edition are marked with an asterisk)
- AA Gallery (Casablanca, Morocco)
Presenting Moroccan artists Karim Bennani and Ahlam Lemseffer - ELLEPHANT* (Montreal, Canada)
Solo booth featuring Stanley Wany - FILAFRIQUES* (Geneva, Switzerland / Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire)
Duo presentation with Alexis Peskine and Reggie Khumalo - Galerie 208 (Paris, France / Marrakech, Morocco)
Group presentation with Amina Benboutcha, Mahi Binebine, Yvanovitch Mbaya, and Enoch Nii Amon Hammond - Galerie Cécile Fakhoury (Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire / Paris, France / Dakar, Senegal)
Group presentation featuring Elladj Lincy Deloumeaux, Roméo Mivekannin, Rachel Marsil, Carl-Edouard Keïta, Sadikou Oukepdjo, and Ouattara Watts - Gallery 1957 (London, UK / Accra, Ghana)
Group exhibition - Imvelo Art Studios* (Lusaka, Zambia)
Solo booth with works by Geoffrey Phiri - L’Atelier 21 (Casablanca, Morocco)
Works by M’barek Bouhchichi, Larbi Cherkaoui, Safaa Erruas, Nabil El Makhloufi, and Ghizlane Sahli - La Galerie 38 (Casablanca & Marrakech, Morocco / Geneva, Switzerland)
Women-focused presentation featuring Ines-Noor Chaqroun, Meriam Benkirane, Yacout Hamdouch, and Nissrine Seffar - LA LA LANDE GALLERY (Paris, France)
Group exhibition including Kaïs Dhifi and Aïcha Snoussi - Le Violon Bleu Gallery (Tunis, Tunisia)
Presenting BAYA, Abderrazak Sahli, and a joint presentation with The Lobster Edition featuring Hassan El Glaoui, Farid Belkahia, and Najia Mehadji - Loeve&Co (Paris, France)
Group exhibition with works by Roland Dorcély, Alex Burke, and Marcel Gotène - Loft Art Gallery (Marrakech & Casablanca, Morocco)
Featuring Mehdi-Georges Lahlou, Mustapha Azeroual, Nassim Azarzar, and M’hammed Kilito - LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery (Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire)
Duo booth with Oumar Ball and Rashid Diab - MCC Gallery (Marrakech, Morocco)
Presenting Amine Asselma, Sanae Arraqas, Amine El Gotaibi, Malika Sqalli, Salma Cheddadi, and Fatima Mazmouz - Nil Gallery (Paris, France)
Three-artist presentation with Hasnae El Ouarga, Girma Berta, and Sara Benabdallah - So Art Gallery (Casablanca, Morocco)
Group presentation with Adjei Tawiah, Aidan Marak, Samuel Nnorom, and Ange Dakouo - space Un (Tokyo, Japan)
Solo booth dedicated to Barthelemy Toguo - The Art Affair* (Luanda, Angola)
Solo booth showcasing Evan Cláver - The Bridge Gallery (Paris, France)
Curated presentation featuring Méné, Boris Nzebo, and Khanyi Mawhayi - The Lobster Edition* (London, UK / Tunis, Tunisia)
Presenting Gouider Triki and a joint presentation with Le Violon Bleu Gallery - Vigo Gallery (London, UK)
Solo booth dedicated to Ibrahim El-Salahi
Special Projects
Fondation TGCC – Constellations
Fondation TGCC presents Constellations, a group exhibition bringing together finalists and winners of the Prix Mustaqbal, its emerging contemporary art prize launched in 2021. The project features artists Amina Azreg, Ines Abergel, Hiba Baddou, Insaf Benali, Hiba Dahibi, Khadija El Abyad, Hajar El Moustaasime, Yasmine Hadni, Khadija Jayi, Imane Laaribi, Safae Labzae, Mouna Ahizoune, Louisa Ben, Sabrine Lahrach, and Safae El Kadi, highlighting new artistic voices shaping the future of contemporary art.
ABLAKASSA – In Between Blues
Running from 3 February to 30 March 2026 at DaDa Marrakech, In Between Blues is an immersive, multidisciplinary project exploring the colour blue through sculpture, installation, textile, design, sound, and gastronomy. Curated by Roger Karera and Jean Servais Somian, the project unfolds across four environments: BLUE, BLUE NOTE, BLUE NIGHT, and THE BLUE TASTE, offering a multisensory cultural experience.
City-Wide Programme Highlights
The fair is complemented by a rich programme of exhibitions across Marrakech, including:
- A solo exhibition by Elladj Lincy Deloumeaux at Monde des Arts de la Parure (MAP)
- Four exhibitions at MACAAL, including a collection display and commissions by Prune Nourry and Yassine Balbzioui
- Organic Knowledge at LE 18, curated by Maud Houssais and Morad Montazami
- Three exhibitions at Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech, including a presentation by photographer David Seidner
- Vernissages and late-night events across galleries in Gueliz
Fair Dates and Opening Hours
Press & VIP Preview
Thursday 5 February 2026, 11:00–19:00
Friday 6 February 2026, 11:00–19:00
Public Opening
Saturday 7 February 2026, 11:00–19:00
Sunday 8 February 2026, 11:00–18:00
Founded in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair continues to position Marrakech as a vital global meeting point for contemporary African art, fostering dialogue between artists, galleries, institutions, collectors, and audiences worldwide.
