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October 9-15, 2023
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The 2023 Annual Meetings and related ancillary events will take place Monday, October 9, through Sunday, October 15.

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Venues & Services

Meeting Venues

The 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place in person from Monday, October 9, through Sunday, October 15 in Marrakech, Morocco.

The Meetings Campus will be located at the “Bab Ighli” site (GPS: 31.605315, -7.993524). The main entrance is on Avenue Mehdi Ben Barka. This site is located in the middle of the most important hotel zones of Marrakech (Hivernage, Gueliz, Agdal, old Medina), close to the main historical sites and a 10 minute-drive from the Marrakech-Menara airport.

The Campus is designed in four quarters representing the unique regions and landscapes of Morocco, bisected by two main thoroughfares: the Decumano and Cardo. Wayfinding signage and room names will reflect the designations of the various sections.

  • Atlas Quarter: Red
  • Gharb Quarter: Green
  • Bahr Quarter: Blue
  • Sahara Quarter: Yellow

The campus will be open to registered participants on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:00 AM. 

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The Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) is located 4 km from the Meetings Campus. Shuttle service from the airport to the official hotels will be provided between October 5 and October 17. Transport times from the Marrakech airport to official hotels is approximately 20-40 minutes.

The Casablanca International Airport (CMN) is located in Casablanca, Morocco, and shuttle service will be provided from this airport, as well. Transport time from the Casablanca airport to the official hotels is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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• Frequency: The shuttle service will run on regular intervals between 6:00 am and 12:00 am and upon request for passengers landing outside of these hours. Estimated wait time at Marrakech airport will be a maximum of 30 minutes; At Casablanca airport, a maximum of 2 hours.

• Welcome Instructions: At the airport, follow signs for the dedicated “AM23” lanes for immigration and customs. Once cleared, collect any luggage and follow additional signs to the “AM23 Information Desk” located at the exit of the airport. Hospitality personnel will be available to provide guidance to the shuttles which will be parked a 2-minute walk from the exit.

- Have your Registration Confirmation Letter and photo ID available to board the shuttle.

- A luggage desk will be located in the collection area to provide assistance with any bag-related issue.

• Departure Instructions: Please schedule your return airport shuttle through the Welcome/Information Desk at your official hotel or at the Meetings Venue at least 2 days prior to departure. Hospitality personnel will confirm pick-up times according to your destination and flight time.

• ATMs are located in the Business and Services Centers in the Campus and are available during opening hours.

• ATMs are also available in most of the official hotels.

• These ATMs accept cards issued abroad but only dispense local currency (Moroccan Dirhams MAD).

• Currency Exchange Service is available at airports and in most of the hotels.

 

Publications and materials from World Bank and IMF media partners, external publishers, as well as other publications relevant to the Meetings, will be available.

The World Bank offers free access to extensive developmental knowledge products via its Open Knowledge Repository. A selection of latest publications is also available for purchase at the Service Center Bookstore, from Monday, October 9, through Saturday, October 14, or from Amazon.com. Browse the AM2023 WB Publications for the latest and upcoming releases.

The Business Center will be available from Monday, October 9 through Sunday, October 15 daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

A lounge area for moments of relaxation, facilitating bilateral discussions or peaceful work on individual computers will be available. This space offers a suitable environment for both informal meetings and focused work sessions.

The following food outlets will be available on campus from October 9 through October 15.

Food Court: 6 Different Offerings, open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with pre-order available

Self-Service Restaurant: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, grab and go options

Buffet Restaurant: 11:00 am –4:00 pm

Coffee Kiosks: 3 open from 7am to 4pm, 2 open from 10 am to 7pm. Drinks and grab and go options available.

Catering for events and office catering deliveries will also be available. 

Medical services are available at both airports, Marrakech-Menara and Casablanca-Mohamed VI, as well as at all official hotels and in the Meetings Campus.

Ambulance service (+212.524.374.141) is available throughout the Meetings Campus and at the official hotels.

Medical Service in the Airports

Should participants need medical service at the Airports (arrival/departure), participants should seek assistance at the Annual Meetings Information Desk.

On-site Clinic +212.524.374.141

The Host Government has established two on-site primary Medical Centers (refer to campus map) to offer free services to Meetings Participants. Staff will be on stand-by for rapid response and medical emergencies.

If Participants need further treatment beyond what the on-site clinic can provide, a referral will be made to a local hospital and the additional cost of that treatment will be borne by the Participants. Neither the World Bank, IMF, nor the host Government will cover the cost of any medical expenses incurred by Participants attending the Meetings.

Referral Hospitals

- University Hospital Mohammed VI Marrakech (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohamed VI de

Marrakech (Public))

Address: BP2360 Principal, Av. Ibn Sina, Marrakech

Phone: +212 5 24 30 07 00

- Ibn Zohr Hospital (Public)

Address: Quartier Sidi Mimoun 40000

Phone: +212 5 24 38 43 15

- International Clinic (Clinique Internationale de Marrakech (Private)) Marrakech Private Hospital.

Address: Route de l’aéroport, Av. Guemassa, Marrakech 40000

Phone: +212 5 24 36 95 95

- Airport Clinic (Private)

Address: 394, Avenue Gmassa, Route de l’aéroport, Marrakech 40160

Phone: +212 5 24 36 86 00

- Le Marrakech Clinic (Clinique Le Marrakech (Private))

Address: Quartier Masmoudi Targua, Marrakech

Phone: +212 5 24 39 65 65

Information desks will be located near the Main Registration Entrance, in the Annual Meetings Services Center, and along the primary pathway through the campus. These desks will generally operate from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, depending on the daily schedule of events. Staff will be available to provide information on the daily schedule, navigating the venues, local services and amenities, and general questions. 

 

Self-service printing is available in the business centers, print/copy rooms within the offices, and also paid print on-demand service available in the Annual Meetings services center. 

Taxi service is availbale from the Marrakech Menara International Airport, at the Meetings Campus, and throughout Marrakech. At the Meetings Campus, there will be a dedicated taxi area where taxis can pick-up and drop-off. Throughout Marrakech, attendees should obtain assistance from hotel concierges or doormen, or look for taxi stations. 

You can also download the "Kech.cab" app to order taxi services directly.

To arrange for rental cars (without drivers) from airports, see the links below:

To arrange for a rental car with a driver, visit the booking site managed by Host Government. Questions can be directed to: am2023carrental@stoursvoyages.com

 

Wifi will be available throughout the campus. 

- Network name: AM2023

- Password: Maroc@2023

Transportation

Complimentary Shuttle Service

1. Between Airports and Official Hotels: Complimentary Shuttle service will be provided between both the Marrakech and Casablanca airports and the official hotels in Marrakech from October 5 – 17. Attendees should bring their registration confirmation letter for boarding the airport shuttles prior to badge pickup.

• Frequency: The shuttle service will run on regular intervals between 6:00 am and 12:00 am and upon request for passengers landing outside of these hours. Estimated wait time at Marrakech airport will be a maximum of 30 minutes; At Casablanca airport, a maximum of 2 hours.

• Estimated transport times:

- Between Marrakech Airport to Official Hotels – approximately 20-40 minutes

- Between Casablanca Airport to Official Hotels – approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

• Welcome Instructions: At the airport, follow signs for the dedicated “AM23” lanes for immigration and customs. Once cleared, collect any luggage and follow additional signs to the “AM23 Information Desk” located at the exit of the airport. Hospitality personnel will be available to provide guidance to the shuttles which will be parked a 2-minute walk from the exit.

- Have your Registration Confirmation Letter and photo ID available to board the shuttle.

- A luggage desk will be located in the collection area to provide assistance with any bag-related issue.

• Departure Instructions: Please schedule your return airport shuttle through the Welcome/Information Desk at your official hotel or at the Meetings Venue at least 2 days prior to departure. Hospitality personnel will confirm pick-up times according to your destination and flight time.

2. Between Official Hotels and Meetings Venue: A shuttle service will be provided for attendees between all official hotels and the Meetings Venue from October 8-15. Attendees should bring their registration confirmation letter for boarding the shuttles prior to badge pickup, or show their registration badge to board the shuttles.

• Frequency: The shuttle service will run on regular intervals from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm. During peak hours (7:00 am – 9:30 am, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm) estimated wait time will be a maximum of 15 minutes; during off-peak hours, estimated wait time will be up to 30 minutes.

• On October 13, there will be a increased service for the Plenary. Buses will run every 10 minutes between 7:00 am – 9:30 am.

• Pick-Up/Drop-off points: Buses will pick up and drop off attendees directly in front of the official hotels. At the Bab Ighli campus, there will be a dedicated drop-off area in front of the campus entrance and a pick-up area (200 meters walking distance) where buses will be parked by a numbered line.

• Instructions: There will be a Welcome Desk in every Official Hotel and at the Meetings Venue, staffed at the same times of transport services, to provide information on shuttles, as well as tourist information.

3. Between the Meetings Venue/Airports and Other Points of Interest: Complimentary shuttle service will also be provided between Airports, the Meetings venue and various points of interest in Marrakech. This will allow attendees to further explore the city.

• Routes:

- Line 10 – Bab Place Abdelmoumen ben Ali, Place du 16 Novembre

- Line 11 - Koutoubia

• Please inquire about these shuttles at the information desk.

Vehicle Access to Annual Meetings Campus

Only vehicles with Host Government-issued placards will be allowed to enter the Meetings Campus access roads. You can apply for "C" Placard here or contact placard@moroccoAM2023.ma for any questions. There are only a limited number of "C" Placards, issued at the discretion of host government.

Traffic Control Measures

A traffic perimeter will be established around the Annual Meetings Campus from October 8 to October 15, 2023. During this period, due to traffic control measures, vehicle access to the Meetings Campus will be restricted to official Annual Meetings buses, placarded vehicles, and taxis. There will be no exception to this policy. Kindly use the official Annual Meetings Transportation during this time. Pedestrians will be able to access the perimeter.

Security

Perimeter

A security perimeter will be established around the Meetings Campus, and only registered participants with an Annual Meetings badge will be granted access to the Meetings Campus. The Registration Area will be located at the Main Entrance (the location of shuttle bus drop-off) and registration confirmation letters will be required to obtain an Annual Meetings badge. 

An Annual Meetings badge is required to access the security perimeter and the Meetings campus. Please keep your Annual Meetings badge secure at all times. If you arrive to the Meetings campus but have forgotten your badge at the hotel, a new badge will not be reissued. Please make note of this and be sure to have your badge with you before commuting to the Meetings campus.

General security tips

• Visibly display your Annual Meetings Registration badge at all times inside the venues. Keep your Annual Meetings Registration badge in a secure place when outside the security perimeter, but readily accessible in order to display upon request at security checkpoints.

• If you lose your Annual Meetings Registration badge, immediately notify Annual Meetings staff or any information desk.

• Do not leave laptops, mobile phones, or other personal items unattended.

• Obey the instructions of police and security officers at all times.

• When you arrive at your hotel or to the campus, review emergency information to understand where the nearest exits, evacuation routes, shelter in place and assembly points are located.

Hotel Information

 

The booking deadline for rooms within the World Bank/IMF block of rooms has passed. The Host Government has provided an online accommodation platform to check availability and make bookings at alternative hotels.

During the week of the Meetings, shuttles will be provided between the airport and the official hotels, between the official hotels and the venue, and from key points in the city to the venue.

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Tourism & Hospitality

The Host Government has arranged for several tour packages for registered participants. More information about Marrakech and Morocco can be found on the Host Government website. Information about booking tours can be found online here. 

Moroccan Pavilion: Within the Annual Meetings Campus, a Moroccan Pavilion will showcase the history, culture, and industry of Morocco. Performances will also be featured within the campus Town Square. 

Visa Information

Accredited participants will be able to apply for a visa to enter Morocco using online here. Participants should apply as soon as possible to ensure that there are no delays in processing your visa application. 

Questions about the visa application process can be directed to eVisa@moroccoAM2023.ma.

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