ENTER THE MAGHREB PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2025
THE BIGGEST PHOTO CONTEST IN MAGHREBNo matter where you're from, do you have photos that evoke the Orient and especially the Maghreb ? Our competition will help you obtain exposure, win 2000$ and achieve international recognition.
MPA 2025 - MAGHREB PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
A PIONEERING AND UNIQUE COMPETITION IN AFRICA :
The Maghreb Photography Awards is a contemporary photography competition focused on the theme of the "Maghreb." Participation is free for native photographers residing in the Maghreb. Its aim is to promote photography in the Mediterranean basin in general and in the Maghreb countries in particular. For the past two years, the competition has also been open to Africa, as it is a continent brimming with talent and the continent of the future. African photographers native to the continent can also compete for free in the "Best African Project of the Year" category. The call for applications begins each year during the month of May and runs over two months with a well-defined schedule.
A SIGNIFICANT CASH PRIZE + 2 MAJOR EXHIBITIONS :
In addition to a $2,000 grant awarded each year to the grand prize winners, the MPA also supports the work of the winners and finalists through photographic exhibitions at events, photo festivals, and prestigious institutions. Following the success of last year's exhibition at the Army Museum, organized in partnership with the renowned Biennale "Les Rencontres Photo de Bamako" in Mali, this year the two grand prize winners will be exhibited for a month at the "Rendez-Vous de la photo d’Essaouira #3", a photography event which takes place every year during the month of November/December at the initiative of the "Institut Français". The special mentions and finalists will ALL be exhibited in Tunisia during the month of October as part of an event to be organized in an emblematic location in Tunis. Some of the winners will also be exhibited at a photo festival to be held in September in Limassol, Cyprus.
SIX GRAND PRIZES ARE AWARDED :
The "Maghreb Photographer" of the Year (only for residents of the Maghreb)
You must be a native and resident of the Maghreb to compete in this category, in addition to submitting work produced in the Maghreb. Participation in this category is therefore free for the photographers concerned.
The best photo project "In the Maghreb" (open to all participants)
Open to all photographers regardless of nationality, with the sole condition: The work must be produced in the Maghreb or focused on a theme inspired by Maghreb culture or imagination.
The best photo project "Outside the Maghreb" (open to all participants)
Open to all photographers regardless of nationality, with the sole condition: A contemporary photography project produced outside the Maghreb must be submitted. Maghreb.
The "Maghreb Photo" of the Year (open to all participants)
Open to all photographers regardless of nationality, with the sole condition: That the photo submitted be taken in one of the five Maghreb countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, Libya).
The "Non-Maghreb Photo" of the Year (all participants)
Open to all photographers regardless of nationality or subject matter. Only the merit of the photo as a performance and artistic work will be judged.
Best project "in Africa"
You must be a native AND resident of Africa outside the Maghreb to compete in this category, and must submit work produced in Africa (outside the Maghreb). Participation in this category is therefore free for African photographers.
Other prizes are awarded to the winners. Check
the full list
Our prestigious jury will judge the best entries and reward the winning photographer who will see his work recognized by a magnificent prize totaling $2000, in addition to seeing his work exhibited in major photo festivals.
CONTEST JURY
You have a photo project realized in one of the countries of the Arab Maghreb (Morocco, Mauritania, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya), or in an african country ? Do not hesitate, take part in our contest and give your project a chance to be rewarded by professionals and to have a world exhibition.
MPA creates new opportunities to showcase the best photographic work and introduce leading talents to the world of contemporary photography. We celebrate creativity, ambition and support artists to develop and present their work through competition.
Our annual competition is open to everyone, amateurs and professionals alike. The six overall winners, category winners and those that are commended will have their work showcased to a global audience by our media partners.
Interview of Tarek Zaigouche, winner of the MPA 2018 edition, in the "Maghreb photographer of the year" category - Read the Interview
Send us your application and give yourself the chance to become the
« Maghreb Photographer of the Year 2025 »
« Maghreb Photographer of the Year 2025 »
TOTAL PRIZE POOL WORTH 2000$ IN CASH
FINAL DEADLINE ISJuly 6th 2025
NEW FINAL DEADLINE IS July 20th 2025
FINAL DEADLINE IS
NEW FINAL DEADLINE IS July 20th 2025
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