Gitex Africa Morocco: 10 More Years in Marrakech!
The curtain has fallen on the 3rd edition of Gitex Africa Morocco, which officially ended April 16th. This latest edition was marked by a wave of promising developments. Chief among them was the strong commitment of public authorities to fast-track Morocco’s digital transformation and establish the country as a regional tech hub for Africa.
Major announcements were made, memorandum of understanding signed, and strategic partnerships formed. In just three editions, Gitex Africa has significantly elevated Morocco’s international visibility. The highlight: the event will continue to be hosted in Marrakech – at least until 2033. Final dates are yet to be confirmed, as they depend on the global Gitex calendar (Dubai, Europe, Asia, etc.).
Another key milestones, should be remembered, the launch of a specialized Gitex event dedicated to healthtech – a game-changer for the healthcare economy. Officially unveiled through a signed partnership agreement, this major event will take place in April 2026 under the auspices of Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection. It will be co-organized with the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS) and powered by Koaun International. Additionally, the manufacturing and logistics sectors will benefit from a dedicated innovation expo, “World Advanced Manufacturing (WAM) Morocco,” scheduled for October 28–30, 2025. This initiative, led by Gitex in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, AMDIE, and CGEM, aims to position Morocco as a leader in advanced manufacturing industries, according to Chakib Achour, Gitex’s Africa Director. Morocco is also emerging as a pioneer in digital health, steadily progressing toward a fully integrated national health information system. The country is actively promoting the adoption of cutting-edge medical technologies to enhance the resilience of its healthcare infrastructure and services. On a continental scale, the African healthcare market is valued at $259 billion and is projected to become the world’s second-largest – after the United States – by 2030. New strategic collaborations were also announced, including partnerships between Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and the Ministry of Digital Transition to drive innovation in the travel sector and establish Morocco as a continental TravelTech hub. Notably, several banks have pledged support for startup development. CIH Bank, Crédit Agricole du Maroc, and AMWILCOM have committed to financing innovative projects in Fintech and Agritech. On the conference front, artificial intelligence took center stage. The global AI market is expected to reach $320 billion by 2030, with over 70% of large companies planning to integrate intelligent agents within the next two years. This momentum demands urgent mobilization – particularly in Africa, where AI research accounts for only 0.5% of global output, according to Amal Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform.
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