The Source Marrakech
A music-and-art sanctuary set in a two-hectare garden on the Ourika road, founded by photographer Laurent Cohen. Concerts, festivals, art exhibitions, a pool, a recording studio and a spa — The Source is one of Marrakech's most singular cultural destinations.
What's on at The Source
Empreinte Nomade — Ancestral 2.0
A five-artist contemporary art exhibition curated by Laetitia Demay — painting, photography, sculpture, street art, screenings and cinema under the stars. The Source's founder Laurent Cohen is among the exhibiting artists.
Read more →Oasis Festival
Morocco's premier electronic music festival returns to The Source. Past headliners include Black Coffee, Four Tet, Peggy Gou and Carl Cox.
Read more →A sanctuary of music, art & nature
Founded by photographer and music enthusiast Laurent Cohen, The Source Marrakech was conceived as a true musical sanctuary — a subtle blend of art, nature and tradition. Set in the heart of a two-hectare garden on the Route de l'Ourika, it hosts concerts and music festivals, and is equipped with a modern recording studio with instruments, sound systems and quality equipment.
Beyond music, The Source is a stage for the visual arts. Its founder's own photographic eye — attentive to detail, texture and the quiet stories of nature — shapes the whole experience, and the venue regularly opens its gardens and arena to exhibitions and open-air screenings, such as the current Empreinte Nomade — Ancestral 2.0 exhibition.
The Source Marrakech — FAQ
Where is The Source Marrakech?
The Source Marrakech is at Km 10, Route de l'Ourika, Marrakech 40000 — south-east of the city on the Ourika road. It's roughly a 20-minute drive from the Medina / Jemaa el-Fna and about 25 minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport.
Who founded The Source Marrakech?
The Source was founded by Laurent Cohen, a photographer and music enthusiast who conceived it as a sanctuary blending art, nature and tradition, set within a two-hectare garden with its own recording studio.
What is there to do at The Source Marrakech?
The Source is a music-and-art venue: it hosts concerts and festivals (such as the Oasis Festival), art exhibitions (currently Empreinte Nomade — Ancestral 2.0), and offers a pool, gardens, a restaurant and bar, a spa and a recording studio.
Is there an art exhibition at The Source right now?
Yes — Empreinte Nomade — Ancestral 2.0 (also promoted as Print Nomade) opens on Thursday 25 June 2026 from 3 PM to midnight. It's a free contemporary art exhibition curated by Laetitia Demay, with five artists, screenings and cinema under the stars.
How do I get to The Source Marrakech?
Take the Route de l'Ourika south-east out of Marrakech to Km 10. A taxi from the Medina takes about 20 minutes. We can help arrange a taxi or private transfer via WhatsApp.
The Source Marrakech is an independent venue. Marrakech Nightlife is an editorial guide and concierge — we are not the venue's owner or official booking channel.