The Foundation of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) that organizes the Marrakech International Film Festival has decided to cancel 2017 edition of the festival, and resume in 2018.

In a statement, Sarim Fassi Fihri, vice president of the Marrakech International Film Festival said “The reflection on the future of the festival began a year ago, and our goal is to make it evolve and to better respond to the Moroccan and world audience with the digital tools and means of the 21st century, but also to meet expectations Of Moroccan professionals ”