Gueliz · 20 – 28 November 2026
Marrakech Film Festival 2026: where to eat
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4am. 10 minutes on foot from the YSL Museum, 13 from Le Colisée. Alcohol-free, 100% halal.
The festival at a glance
- Edition
- 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival
- Dates
- Friday 20 to Saturday 28 November 2026
- Screening venues
- Palais des Congrès (Salle des Ministres), Le Colisée cinema, Yves Saint Laurent Museum
- Access
- Free e-pass on online registration, for over-18s only
- Screening times
- Published by the festival on its website and app, not yet announced as of 12 November
Sources : La Tribune de Marrakech, « Festival du film de Marrakech 2026 : programme, dates, jury, e-pass et accès » (mis à jour le 9 novembre 2026) · Site officiel du festival. Kuma Marrakech is an independent restaurant: it is neither a partner nor an official venue of the festival.
How far is Kuma from the festival venues?
Kuma Marrakech is at 12 Rue Khalid Ben El Oualid in Gueliz. Two of the three festival venues are less than a 15-minute walk away; the Palais des Congrès, in Hivernage, is a few minutes by taxi.
| Festival venue | On foot | In practice |
|---|---|---|
| Yves Saint Laurent Museum | about 700 m · 10 min | The closest: a short walk across Gueliz. |
| Le Colisée cinema (Bd Mohammed Zerktouni) | about 1 km · 12 to 13 min | Straight through Gueliz, walkable even late at night. |
| Palais des Congrès (Hivernage) | about 2 km · 25 to 30 min | A few minutes by taxi, about 3 km by road. |
Approximate distances, measured on 12 November 2026 using OpenStreetMap walking routes from the restaurant's entrance. By taxi, allow extra time on festival evenings.
Before the screening: a proper meal, no rush
From 10am: four brunches, toasts, salads, the KUMA Burger, fresh juices and homemade mocktails. The YSL Museum and Le Colisée are a 10 to 15-minute walk: eat, then walk over, no taxi needed.
After the screening: late night food until 4am
Most kitchens in Marrakech close between 10pm and midnight. At Kuma, food is served until 4am: KUMA Tacos, fajitas, Tulum Grill, Cancún-style sea bass, KUMA Burger, then crêpes, waffles and milkshakes late at night. Talk the film through at the table, without watching the clock.
More on the site
Our nights, hour by hour: late-night restaurant in Marrakech, open until 4am.
What we cook on the Mexican side: our Mexican restaurant in Gueliz.
Before an afternoon screening: the four brunches served from 10am.
The full menu, dish by dish: the Kuma Marrakech menu.
If your film runs late: what time restaurants close in Marrakech.
Flying in during the festival: where to eat after a late flight into Marrakech.
A table after your screening?
Message us on WhatsApp with the day, a rough time and the number of guests: we will keep a table for you, even after midnight.
Frequently asked questions
Where to eat after a screening at the Marrakech Film Festival 2026?
Kuma Marrakech, at 12 Rue Khalid Ben El Oualid in Gueliz, serves food Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4am, including from 20 to 28 November 2026. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Yves Saint Laurent Museum and 13 minutes from Le Colisée cinema, two of the festival's screening venues.
Where to find late night food in Marrakech during the film festival?
Kuma Marrakech in Gueliz serves late night food until 4am Tuesday to Sunday: KUMA Tacos, fajitas, KUMA Burger and hot dishes, then a shorter late-night menu with crêpes, waffles and milkshakes. Most kitchens in Marrakech close between 10pm and midnight.
How far is Kuma Marrakech from the Palais des Congrès?
The Palais des Congrès in Hivernage is about 2 km from Kuma Marrakech: a 25 to 30-minute walk, or a few minutes by taxi (about 3 km by road). Le Colisée cinema and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum are closer, under a 15-minute walk.
Do I need to book at Kuma Marrakech during the festival?
Booking is not required but recommended during the festival, especially after evening screenings and at weekends. Book on WhatsApp at +212 6 29 10 62 89 with the day, a rough time and the number of guests.
Does Kuma Marrakech serve alcohol? Is the food halal?
No, Kuma Marrakech does not serve alcohol, and all the food is 100% halal. Instead, the menu offers homemade mocktails, fresh juices, milkshakes, coffee and mint tea, served from 10am to 4am.
We'll save you a table tonight
Book in a single WhatsApp message. On a date, with friends or family, early evening or late into the night.