Look back to the past editions
Find full details here regarding previous editions of the Rencontres Photo de Tanger: :
– Photo recap, list of mentors and photographers, workshop schedules and summaries.

2025 Edition
November 26–30
The 7th edition of Facing the sea was a resounding success; the network has now established itself as the leading platform for photographers from the Mediterranean and Africa, with over 1,000 photographers having joined since May 2019.
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2024 Edition
November 28 to December 1
For the 6th edition of “Face à la mer,” 15 photographers took part in a unique mentorship program and had the opportunity to compete for the Grand Prize, awarded by a highly prestigious jury; meanwhile, the launch of the event in Carcassonne in May 2025 was announced.
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2023 Edition
November 30 to December 2
2023 confirmed the impact of Face à la mer on photographers across the Mediterranean. While creating a bridge between France and Morocco has always been our goal, our reach now extends even further. Collaborations with European and international organizations have multiplied.
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2022
November 30 to December 4
For this 4th edition, we had the honor of welcoming Christophe Wiesner, Director of the Rencontres d’Arles photography festival, who served on the Grand Prix jury.
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2021 Edition
November 30 to December 4
For this 4th edition, we had the honor of welcoming Christophe Wiesner, Director of the Rencontres d’Arles photography festival, who served on the Grand Prix jury.
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2020 Edition
December 10–14
In 2020, the complexities of the COVID crisis prompted us to fundamentally rethink our approach, leading to four days of professional development workshops at the Photography Foundation, alongside numerous online meetings.
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2019 Edition
May 1–5
The adventure begins for 40 photographers invited to this inaugural gathering, supported by over twenty mentors.
Nine workshops covering the professionalization steps needed to gain access to galleries, festivals, and the press.
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