Connecting Minds,
Creating the Future
At Expo 2020 Dubai, Morocco inspires...
and delivers its legacy for the future
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VISION FOR
THE FUTURE
« Morocco reaffirms its will to contribute to the efforts undertaken in the face of major universal challenges that must be addressed with a realistic vision and the determination to meet all current and future issues. »
Extract from the full text of the message sent by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to the universal exhibition « Expo Milan 2015 »
BRINGING
THE WORLD TOGETHER
Since the creation of International Exhibitions (“Expos”) in London in 1851, these have been a technological, industrial and artistic showcase.
What was the initial objective ?
To showcase technical and artistic know-how, to unveil the great innovations that will leave a trace in the world! Each participating country steps up its ingenuity to enhance its scientific reputation and strengthen its economic reach. Some of the innovations revealed for the first time at Expos include the Eiffel Tower, the Space Needle in Seattle, the typewriter and the television!
Through time ?
The Expos evolved to embrace the promotion of progress in all its dimensions, human, environmental and economic. Founded in 1928, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) is the intergovernmental organization in charge of overseeing and regulating all universal Expos, aiming to preserve the key values of education, innovation and cooperation among its 169 member states.
What’s next ?
Universal Expos offer a true crossroads for international cooperation and the collective quest for sustainable solutions to address the great challenges facing humanity. The exhibitors, countries and international organizations, meet at least every 5 years through ephemeral or permanent installations, with typical architecture.
And what about Morocco in this epic tale ? The Kingdom has participated in almost all universal Expo editions, as a committed and open stakeholder in the universal values of solidarity and sharing.
1867
1867
Universal Exhibition – Paris – France
Agriculture, Industry and Fine Arts
1873
1873
Universal Exhibition – Vienna – Austria – Hungary
Culture and education
1876
1876
Universal Exhibition – Philadelphia – United States
Industry, fine arts, soil and mining products
1878
1878
Universal Exhibition – Paris – France
Agriculture, Industry and Fine Arts
1889
1889
Universal Exhibition – Paris – France
The French Revolution and the progress of science and technology made in France since 1789
1893
1893
Universal Exhibition – Chicago – United States
Celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America (one year after)
1900
1900
Universal Exhibition – Paris – France
The balance sheet of a century
1904
1904
Universal Exhibition – Saint Louis – United States
Celebration of the centenary of the acquisition of the Louisiana territory
1905
1905
Universal Exhibition – Liège – Belgium
Celebration of the 75th anniversary of Belgian independence
1906
1906
Universal Exhibition – Milano – Italy
Transportation; Celebration of the completion of the Simplon tunnel breakthrough
1922
1922
Colonial exhibition – Marseille – France
Agriculture, industry and fine arts
1933
1933
Universal Exhibition – Chicago – United States
Independence between industry and scientific research
1937
1937
Universal Exhibition – Paris – France
Arts and techniques in modern life
1958
1958
Universal Exhibition – Brussels – Belgium
Assessment of the world for a more human world Morocco
Pavilion at the Brussels Universal Exhibition
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1962
1962
Universal Exhibition – Seattle – United States
Glimpse of human life in the 20th century
1967
1967
Universal Exhibition – Montreal – Canada
Land of men, Centenary of the federation of Canada,
Morocco Pavilion at the universal and international exhibition Montreal
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1975
1975
Specialized exhibition – Okinawa Honto – Japan
The sea that we would like to see
1985
1985
Specialized exhibition – Polvdiv – Bulgaria
The achievements of the young inventors
1992
1992
Universal Exhibition – Seville – Spain
The Age of discoveries, celebration of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America
Morocco Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition in Sevilla
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1998
1998
Specialized exhibition – Lisboa – Portugal
The oceans, a heritage for the future
Celebration of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Vasco da Gama in India
2000
2000
Universal exhibition – Hanover – Germany
Man, nature, technology saving energy and space
2005
2005
Specialized exhibition – Aichi – Japan
The wisdom of nature
Morocco Pavilion at the Aichi Universal Exhibition
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2008
2008
Universal exhibition – Saragossa – Spain
Water and sustainable development
2010
2010
World Expo – Shanghai – China / Best city, best life
Moroccan Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo
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2015
2015
Universal Exhibition – Milano – Italy
Feeding the planet, energy for life Morocco Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition in Milano
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2021
2021
Universal Exhibition – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Connecting minds, Creating the Future
Morocco Pavilion at the EXPO 2020 Dubai
" CONNECTING
MINDS
CREATING
THE FUTURE ”
A first in the Middle East – Africa – South Asia region!
The 35th World Expo will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from the 1st of October 2021 to the 31st March 2022.
Let’s connect our minds…
Because progress is the result of people uniting!
Expo 2020 Dubai defines itself as a unique platform for global collaboration, fostering creativity and innovation.
…to create the future
Youth and the legacy of future generations will be at the heart of the event through permanent exhibitions, artistic and cultural programs, conferences, forums and all sorts of entertaining and innovative events.
+190
participating countries, all committed to building a better future
+60
daily live events for 182 days
1
Site
438 ha
including exhibition and performance spaces, conference rooms
200
dining spaces
1
convention center
1
media center
+ 80%
of the Expo 2020 infrastructure will remain in the future city of District 2020 after the Expo
Health & safety: a top priority for the event
In collaboration with all the participating countries, Expo 2020 Dubai is putting in place an extraordinary system* to ensure the health and safety of all visitors, employees and stakeholders before and during the 6 months of the exhibition.
*An update of the measures taken to ensure the health security of the event will be communicated regularly
MOBILITY,
OPPORTUNITY, SUSTAINABILITY
Far from the traditional geographical clusters, Expo 2020 Dubai allocates
each participating country’s pavilion into 3 districts associated to 3 sub-themes:
Opportunity
Unleashing the potential of individuals and communities to shape the future
Mobility
Promoting smarter and more efficient movement of people, goods and ideas, both physically and virtually
Sustainability
Living in harmony with the world we live in and respecting it to ensure a sustainable future for all
These 3 districts are connected by Al Wasl Plaza, whose name means “connection” in Arabic. This central monument of Expo 2020 Dubai will host grand ceremonies and celebrations during and after the 6 months of the Expo. Its impressive steel mesh dome will serve as a 360-degree immersive projection, visible from both inside and outside, for images and videos celebrating countries all over the world. . In September 2019, the 550-ton steel crown was positioned on top of the building of Al Wasl Plaza, connecting the three districts of Expo 2020 Dubai and representing a real engineering challenge!
At the end of the 6-month long Expo, 80% of the infrastructure and buildings of the 3 districts connected by Al Wasl Plaza will be preserved as part of the future city, District 2020, which will be built on the Expo 2020 Dubai site.
MOROCCO AT Expo 2020 Dubai:
COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE
“A World Expo is a place where nations can meet, exchange ideas and take action to address the global challenges of our times. Sharing innovation, promoting progress and encouraging cooperation are the major objectives that each participating country aims to achieve. At Expo 2020 Dubai, Morocco has a historical opportunity. It is in Dubai that countries will also meet to discuss the challenges of overcoming the crisis caused by the pandemic and share solutions for an economic recovery, thus providing Morocco with an opportunity to make a great contribution to this global discussion. building a sustainable future requires everyone to be connected! “
Nadia Fettah Alaoui,
[ Commissioner General of the Morocco Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. ]
Tangible opportunities
Morocco, like other participating countries, will benefit from opportunities for collaboration and partnership that will be offered. As an “international business arena”, Expo 2020 Dubai will provide numerous platforms for a rich exchange between participating stakeholders leading to practical solutions.
BECOMING A PARTNER OF MOROCCO
Morocco boasts a number of assets that will contribute to boosting its economy and can be used to implement tangible solutions for a rapid and sustainable way out of the global crisis.
Morocco is a competitive partner
Over the past twenty years, Morocco, through its commitment to the development of South-South cooperation, has asserted itself as a major economic player on the regional stage. With the creation of state-of-the-art infrastructure, the implementation of ambitious and structuring sectoral strategies such as the development of green energies, growing industrialization, and the signing of several free trade agreements with international economic players, the Kingdom provides an enabling environment for investment. It is now one of the most competitive economies in Africa, offering favorable conditions for domestic and foreign investors.
Morocco is committed to the Planet
Morocco has chosen to develop its natural resources in a sustainable manner by adopting an environmentally friendly approach, particularly in three main areas: preservation of water resources, development of sustainable agriculture, and use of renewable energies. These are all factors that contribute to the country’s sustainable and resilient socio-economic development, with performance and efficiency driven by technological innovation.
Morocco has a wealth of talent, from here and beyond.
Morocco’s human resources, the driving force of progress, are a major asset for the country’s economic growth. Morocco’s human capital, especially its youth, and the influence of its diaspora contribute to its sustainable and inclusive development.
HOW WILL MOROCCO
SHOWCASE ITSELF IN DUBAI?
THE MOROCCO PAVILION :
A LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
Located in the heart of the “Opportunity” district, opposite the Host Country, the Morocco Pavilion is a sustainable construction, entirely made of earth.
More than just a façade…
The architecture of the Morocco Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, designed by Tarik Oualalou blends modernity and tradition with a building that combines cutting-edge construction techniques with ancestral methods of earthen construction inspired by the Moroccan villages of the South, the Ksour. At a time when the whole world is exploring new, more sustainable construction techniques, particularly those using earth, this architectural concept is a reminder that it is in Morocco that one finds the most advanced historical examples of earthen architecture, while also presenting innovative techniques.
A journey in the heart of a “vertical village”
Offering one of the tallest views of the Expo site, the Morocco Pavilion is located opposite the host country pavilion, in the heart of the “Opportunity” district.
Through a ramped pathway from the 7th floor to the first floor, around a central patio, the Pavilion and its various exhibition spaces offer visitors a unique immersive experience that is educational, interactive and emotional.
The Morocco Pavilion is designed to be permanent: after the Expo, it will remain on the « District 2020 » site created by Dubai.
33 M
high
1
fine dining restaurant
1
street food
1
central patio
1
herbal tea & delicatessen shop
1
boutique
10
hanging gardens
3 500 m²
surface area
1
up and down walkway
13
exhibition halls
1
conference hall / B2B area
7
floors
MULTIPLE EXPERIENCES
ALL IN ONE
The Pavilion offers a unique educational journey into the heart of Morocco, beyond any clichés or even misconceptions... enhanced by an economic and scientific agenda set within the framework of Morocco’s participation in Expo 2020
The different rooms of the permanent exhibition and the artistic and cultural agenda planned by Morocco will lead visitors into an immersive experience involving both mind and body... Culinary delights and visual exploration, along with olfactory and sound effects, will be on display for a wide audience, including children!
Each scenography installation proposed by the Pavilion invites visitors to discover a new and often unknown facet of Morocco...!
In other words…
Morocco’s participation in the Dubai World Expo is materialized by:
Economic and scientific events program* at the Pavilion and in the many dedicated spaces on the Expo 2020 Dubai site, in line with the thematic weeks planned by the Organizer: an opportunity to explore the major economic, ecological and societal issues and to discuss tangible solutions that can be implemented.
Artistic and cultural event program* within the Pavilion and outside the walls to (re)explore the great wealth of Moroccan cultural heritage fostered by interaction with others and passed down between generations: concerts, artistic and culinary workshops, special events, artistic installations, exhibitions.
Permanent exhibition in the Morocco Pavilion to discover new facets of the country.
* The complete program will be uploaded soon.
A CENTRAL THEME:
“LEGACIES FOR
THE FUTURE”
Discovering the 2020 facets of Morocco:
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Discovering the 2020 facets of Morocco:
The trajectory of the Permanent Exhibition within the Morocco Pavilion on the one hand, and the event program (artistic and cultural; economic and scientific) on the other hand, invite us to (re)discover the many legacies that Morocco has to offer for the future.
Morocco will showcase its natural and cultural heritage, its know-how and its unique talents, which have forged its identity. Visitors will meet the people of Morocco and its values, and will be amazed by the creativity of its artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs and the vitality of its youth. Together, visitors will explore Morocco’s capacity to build, to innovate, to redefine itself, to overcome challenges, and to be part of sustainable development and peace.
“For Morocco, it will be about transmission, innovation, and know-how… Through the unique tour offered by our Pavilion and the rich cultural agenda that will be proposed throughout the six months of the Exhibition (art installations, collective works, workshops, concerts, but also thematic conferences, forums, symposiums, etc.), Morocco will unveil its legacies for the future. Some of these legacies are known and recognized, others are unsuspected and reveal new facets of our country! All of them are opportunities that will allow the next generations to push the boundaries even further in order to face the great challenges of tomorrow. “
Nadia Fettah Alaoui
[ Commissioner General of the Morocco Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. ]
Think
Beyond!
MOROCCO'S
KNOWN LEGACIES
What about you? What facet of Morocco will you discover?
National Day
26th december 2021
Morocco’s National Day will be celebrated on the 26th of December 2021.
The Kingdom will be celebrated through a festive and inclusive program in its own pavilion and on the exhibition site, starting with the emblematic Al Wasl Plaza, where visitors will be able to attend music and dance performances, a unique show in the dome, the largest projection space in the world, and much more.The National Day will also be celebrated in different areas of the exhibition, to ensure maximum interaction with visitors. It will be an opportunity for them to immerse themselves in the culture and vibrancy of the Kingdom.
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