Join the hub.brussels economic mission to Rabat and Casablanca from 18 to 22 February 2024, led by Brussels Minister-President Rudi Vervoort and Secretary of State Ans Persoons. With a focus on sustainable construction and healthcare, this initiative offers companies the opportunity to explore the Moroccan market.
About this event
hub.brussels will take you to Morocco in February on an economic mission to explore opportunities and develop your business contacts in the sustainable construction and water sectors, as well as in healthcare and MedTech.
The mission, led by Brussels Minister-President Rudi Vervoort and Brussels Secretary of State for Town Planning and Foreign Trade Ans Persoons, will be a wonderful opportunity for companies wanting to explore the Moroccan market and establish successful partnerships.
Date: 18 to 22 February 2024
Location: Rabat and Casablanca (Tangiers optional)
Focus sectors:
- Circular and sustainable construction: explore opportunities in construction with ecobuild.brussels, focusing on sustainable and circular practices. To mark the occasion, a raw earth pavilion will be inaugurated in Rabat, with workshops and debates on sustainable construction techniques. Also discover the prospects offered by the digitalisation of construction and water management in Morocco.
- MedTech and eHealth: join lifetech.brussels for in-depth discussions on opportunities in Morocco’s healthcare sectors, with a particular focus on medical technology and e-health solutions, especially in the private sector.
The mission will also provide an opportunity to hold targeted B2B meetings in other sectors. Although these meetings are not part of the group programme, they will enable participating companies to explore opportunities specific to their fields of activity.
Registrations open until 22 December 2023
Provisional programme
Sunday 18/02
- Flight Brussels – Rabat: RAM 20.40 – 23.50
- Transfer and check-in at the hotel in Rabat
Monday 19/02
- Breakfast briefing on the mission
- B2B meetings in Rabat and/or Casablanca depending on your requirements
- Pavilion inauguration in Rabat and workshops on circular and sustainable building techniques
Tuesday 20/02
- Transfer to Casablanca
- Casablanca programme: field visits
- Health: contacts with MMI-cluster, visits to clinics and hospitals
- Bouw: contacts with EMC-cluster and federations. Contacts with TGCC, SGTM, JESA
- Return to Rabat in the evening
Wednesday 21/02
- Official meetings in Rabat (Ministry of Health; Regional Planning, Urban Development and Housing)
- Networking reception at the residence of the Belgian Ambassador to Morocco
Thursday 22/02
- Flight Rabat – Brussels: RAM 07.35 – 10.45
Thursday 22/02 – Friday 23/02
- Possibility of extending the mission by visiting Tangier (optional: TGV journey on Thursday morning; overnight stay in Tangier and return to Brussels on Friday)
Practical info
Budget estimate
Registration fees:
- Free for start-ups under four years old
- € 100 for SMEs
- € 300 for large enterprises
Registration includes group transport and activities, networking events and your individual programme prepared by our office in Rabat based on a company profile to be completed.
Return flights Brussels – Rabat with Royal Air Maroc: approx. €200 (end of November prices)
Valid passport required to visit Morocco
Hotel in Rabat (2 options; negotiated rates with breakfast TBC):
Useful info
Sustainable construction and access to water
With steady economic growth and increasing urbanisation, the demand for modern, sustainable infrastructure is on the rise. The Moroccan government is committed to promoting sustainable development, paving the way for environmentally-friendly construction projects. Efficient water management is also a priority, given the challenges associated with the availability of water resources in the region. Companies specialising in sustainable construction technologies and practices and those offering innovative water management solutions are well positioned to seize these opportunities. The convergence of growing urbanisation and ecological imperatives is creating fertile ground for investment and collaboration in Morocco’s construction and infrastructure sector.
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The health sector in Morocco consists of a public system comprising health centres and civilian and military hospitals, while the private sector is mainly made up of medical practices and clinics. The challenges include unequal access to health care, shortages of human resources, insufficient funding and gaps in the quality of care. Recommendations for improving the system include comprehensive reform, enhanced medical training, the use of information technology and a national digital health strategy. Two key players in the private sector, Akdital and Oncorad, are developing ambitious projects to extend access to quality care.
The e-health sector in Morocco is growing rapidly, with the widespread adoption of digital technologies to improve access and quality of care. The country has innovative human capital in the digital field, leading to the development of e-health applications, teleconsultations, telemedicine and electronic medical records. Morocco is also a hub for e-health start-ups, offering investment opportunities in areas such as teleconsultations, mobile health applications and electronic medical record management.
In conclusion, Morocco’s healthcare and e-health sectors present enormous opportunities for partnerships and investment, particularly in training, private healthcare infrastructure and digital medical solutions. Although progress has been made, continued efforts are needed to overcome the existing challenges and exploit the full potential of these growing sectors.
Registrations open until 22 December 2023
Any question? Just ask Ghislain!
Ghislain Breydel
Area Manager Asia & North Africagbreydel@hub.brussels
