2nd edition · Marrakech

Africa's great coffee and tea gathering

5 · 6 · 7 November 2027

Organised by the IRFAN Foundation for Heritage, a non-profit organisation, the festival celebrates coffee, tea and the art of hospitality as a living heritage: three days to pass on know-how, share cultures and bring tradition and innovation together, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains.

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Official poster: painted portrait of a woman in a colourful turban, coffee and tea branches, Arabic calligraphy of the festival name — The Marrakech Coffee & Tea Festival, Nov 5-7, 2027

1st edition · December 2025

A first edition that started a movement

  • 10,000visitors (approx.)
  • 150exhibitors and partners
  • 17countries
  • 3festival days
  • Morocco
  • Rwanda
  • Indonesia
  • Panama
  • Kenya
  • Ethiopia
  • Uganda
  • Colombia
  • Peru
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • France
  • Greece
  • Azerbaijan
  • United Arab Emirates
  • India
  • China

Relive the 2025 edition

Take part

Your place at the festival

Exhibit

Show your products to thousands of professionals and visitors, and meet buyers and distributors from African and MENA markets.

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Sponsor

Diamond, Gold, Silver or tailor-made: put your brand at the heart of Africa's leading coffee and tea event.

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Visit

Tastings, workshops, the championship, concerts and an art gallery. One-day or three-day tickets, VIP and group passes.

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Programme

Eight experiences under one roof

  • Exhibition

    Coffee, tea, infusions, chocolate, pastry, ice cream and equipment, for professionals and the public.

  • Moroccan Coffee Masters

    Two national competitions before an international jury: coffee (barista) and, new in 2027, tea.

  • Conferences

    Over 100 keynotes, seminars and panels planned on sustainability, trends, markets and innovation. Programme coming soon.

  • Workshops & masterclasses

    Brewing, roasting, tea blending and latte art, in small groups with experts.

  • B2B Lounge

    Business meetings between growers, importers, distributors and buyers from Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

  • AI Village & Hackathon

    New technology for coffee, tea and hospitality, with a live final during the festival.

  • Art gallery

    Paintings and photographs by Moroccan and international artists on coffee, tea and hospitality.

  • Music & food court

    Concerts, a cultural stage, Moroccan cuisine, street food, pastries and craft drinks.

Baristas competing in front of the festival audience

National competition

Moroccan Coffee Masters Championship

Two separate competitions: the coffee competition, launched in 2025 (espresso, milk beverages and signature drinks), and, new in 2027, the tea competition (tea tasting, tea sommelier and rezza).

Turkish and Arabic coffee, moka pot, AeroPress, matcha and infusions are presented as demonstrations and workshops, outside the competition.

The winners take the titles of Best Barista and Best Tea Master of Morocco 2027.

Illustration: the Koutoubia and Marrakech landmarks over tea leaves and coffee beans

Why Marrakech

A thousand years of hospitality, a gateway to Africa

One of the world's most visited imperial cities, linked to major markets by its international airport, Marrakech offers ideal weather in November and accommodation for every budget.

As Morocco prepares for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, it is the place to meet coffee and tea decision-makers from Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

Getting to Marrakech: visas, hotels, weather →

Thank you

They believed in the first edition

Thank you to our sponsors, who placed their trust in us from the very first edition, and to our institutional, technical and artistic partners and the media who supported us throughout this adventure. Your commitment was essential to the festival's success.

2025 sponsors

Gold sponsor

  • SNRT – Société nationale de radiodiffusion et de télévision

Silver sponsor

  • Thé Dahmiss

Special sponsors

  • Visit Morocco – Office national marocain du tourisme
  • Crédit Agricole du Maroc
  • Ministère de l'Agriculture, de la Pêche maritime, du Développement rural et des Eaux et Forêts

Official hotel

  • Grand Mogador Agdal, MarrakechGrand Mogador Agdal

Institutional partners

  • AMDIE – Agence marocaine de développement des investissements et des exportations
  • ONSSA – Office national de sécurité sanitaire des produits alimentaires

With the support of

  • Ministère de l'Industrie et du Commerce
  • ONCF – Office national des chemins de fer
  • CIMR – Caisse interprofessionnelle marocaine de retraite
  • Label'Vie
  • Hesperis Coffee
  • UM6P – Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique
  • Groupe des Instituts Excel
  • Cafés Richard
  • Wega – machines à café professionnelles
  • De'Longhi
  • Société du Thé et du Sucre
  • Majestic Events Marrakech
  • Sanlam Assurances

2025 partners and media

  • Thé Sultan
  • Wright Tea 1856
  • Bazzara
  • Aquafina
  • Lovers Coffee
  • CIMAT
  • Urban Metro
  • Challenge
  • Télé Plus
  • Radio Plus
  • Hit Radio
  • MFM Radio
  • Chada TV
  • VH Magazine
  • Al Alam Al Amazighi

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