Name: IAAPA Morocco Summit
Start: 2026-01-19T00:00:00-0500
End: 2026-01-21T23:59:00-0500

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The first ever IAAPA Summit arrives to Morocco. Join fellow industry professionals for an event in Marrakesh, Morocco. The co-host of 2030 FIFA World Cup is a fast growing tourism destination and has grand ambitions to develop the leisure industry.

Find out about the Moroccan attractions landscape and future development plans. Learn what's new, innovative and popular. Join us to visit exclusive behind-the-scenes of local facilities, meet key local players while networking and creating meaningful connections.

The event is organised in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development SMIT and will be hosted in French and English.

Download the IAAPA Morocco Summit 2026 Sponsorship Agreement

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Region:

Europe, Middle East, Africa

Event Time:

January 19, 2026 - January 21 2026 | All Day +01

Venue:

In-Person

Address:

Marrakesh
Morocco

Session Type:

Connections

Pricing Details

Currency

PRICING	Member	Nonmember
1 Person	490.00	820.00
2 Persons	820.00	1370.00
3 Persons	1190.00	1990.00

20% VAT Morocco included in ticket price

Accommodation

Hotel Information

IAAPA has secured a special rate on accommodation at the Oasis Lodges for the Morocco Summit. This hotel will be the base location for the Summit.

To receive this 30% discount, you can book directly through the official website. The offer is valid from 17 to 21 of January 2026 (4 nights).

Promo Code: IAAPA26

Booking link: Oasis lodges - Availability

Instructions:

Visit the website and select the desired dates.
Enter the promo code IAAPA26 in the “Promo code” field before confirming the booking.
The 30% exclusive discount will be automatically applied to the best available rate.

Please note: each bedroom has its own bathroom

IAAPA Morocco Summit attendees might also want to consider other nearby accommodations, without special IAAPA rates, such as Savoy Le Grand Hotel Marrakech.

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Speakers

Abdessamad Aitbarka

Co-Founder & CEO , Antica Experience Worldwide

Amanda J Thompson OBE

CEO, Pleasure Beach Resort

Cem Tuna

Development Leisure & Entertainment Director , Eagle Hills

Charne Schnetler

Client Services Director, Safety Skills Training Worldwide

Choni Fernandez

Chief Sustainability Officer and Customer, PortAventura World

Filip De Witte

CEO Familypark & BELANTIS, Compagnie des Alpes

Gilles Devendeville

Founder and CEO, Real Consulting

Håkon Lund

Owner, Lund Gruppen

Hind Galadari

Deputy General Manager, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

Krzysztof Babij

President of the Management Board, Aquapark Fala

Lukas Metzger

Head of Operations, Europa-Park

Rachid Laurent Elameri

Regional Managing Director - MENA & APAC, Fever

Reinhart Viane

Business Development Director , KCC

Travis Kline

Chief Strategy Officer, Hero Experiences Group

AGENDA

Monday | January 19

12:30 - 1:00pm

Meeting Point

Please meet in the Oasis Lodges lobby to gather as a group before the scheduled transfer to Pickalbatros Hotel du Golf

1:00 - 1:30pm

Transfer

Bus transfer to Pickalbatros Hotel du Golf

1:30 - 2:00pm

Welcome Reception and Registration

Welcome Reception at Pickalbatros Hotel du Golf

2:00 - 2:10pm

Welcome Words by IAAPA and SMIT

2:10 - 3:15pm

Official Opening Ceremony with Government Officials and Policy Makers from Morocco

3:15 - 3:35pm

European Trends, What's Happening Right now for Morocco to Follow

3:35 - 4:10pm

How Morocco Can Accelerate the Growth of its Entertainment, Attractions, and Family Leisure Ecosystem

4:10 - 4:40pm

Panel - Hotel & Resort Growth: The Stay Economy

4:40 - 5:00pm

Coffee Break

4:55 - 5:10pm

Presentation about Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts

5:10 - 5:30pm

Visit Pickalbatros Hotel du Golf

6:00 - 6:15pm

Welcome Palooza Park

6:15 - 7:00pm

EDUTour: Palooza Park

7:30 - 9:00pm

Networking Dinner at La Paillote

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