Who can apply to Funded Residency in Morocco: Open Call?

Open to established and emerging artists, including writers, filmmakers, visual artists, conceptual and performance artists, musicians, composers and sound artists. Applicants must have good conversation skills in English and hold passports eligible for a Moroccan tourist visa of at least two months. Preference given to artists not already residing in Morocco. Artist collectives of up to three people are accepted.

What does Funded Residency in Morocco: Open Call offer?

Fully funded residency, living stipend of $1200 USD, private housing off campus, access to shared kitchen, food stipend

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 7 January 2027.

Residency

Funded Residency in Morocco: Open Call

Name: Funded Residency in Morocco: Open Call
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2027-01-07
Location: Fes, Morocco

Nawat Fes · Fes, Morocco

Deadline: Jan 7
Award: Fully funded residency, living stipend of $1200 USD, private housing off campus, access to shared kitchen, food stipend
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to established and emerging artists, including writers, filmmakers, visual artists, conceptual and performance artists, musicians, composers and sound artists. Applicants must have good conversation skills in English and hold passports eligible for a Moroccan tourist visa of at least two months. Preference given to artists not already residing in Morocco. Artist collectives of up to three people are accepted.
Location: Fes, Morocco

Discipline

WritingVideoPhotographyPerformance

About

Nawat Fes offers fully funded residencies in the eighth-century medina of Fes, Morocco, to U.S. and international creators. The program provides a supportive environment for research, reflection, and artistic practice, allowing artists to experience Moroccan culture and contribute to the local cultural conversation. Residents receive a living stipend and private housing. The initiative aims to cultivate understanding among multifaceted cultures through the exchange of ideas.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Funded Residency in Morocco: Open Call?: Open to established and emerging artists, including writers, filmmakers, visual artists, conceptual and performance artists, musicians, composers and sound artists. Applicants must have good conversation skills in English and hold passports eligible for a Moroccan tourist visa of at least two months. Preference given to artists not already residing in Morocco. Artist collectives of up to three people are accepted.
What does Funded Residency in Morocco: Open Call offer?: Fully funded residency, living stipend of $1200 USD, private housing off campus, access to shared kitchen, food stipend
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 7 January 2027.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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