On November 10, 2026, in Casablanca, Moroccan Minister of Employment and Social Dialogue Abderrahim Chahid stated that health and safety at work are considered a national priority and a strategic issue for Morocco. This comes amid significant economic and technological changes transforming the workplace and emerging new occupational risks. Chahid made these remarks at the opening of the International Salon and Congress on Workplace Health, Safety, and Risk Management, "Préventica Casablanca 2026".
The minister outlined a national strategy focused on four main areas: upgrading the legal framework, strengthening control, promoting a culture of occupational risk prevention, and consolidating social dialogue. This strategy is accompanied by several key projects, including the development of a professional risk map, the creation of a national prize for health and safety at work, and the launch of a consultation for a national program covering the period 2027-2031.
Chahid emphasized the need for a preventive and anticipatory approach rather than intervening after a work accident or the diagnosis of an occupational disease. He highlighted the role of labor inspection in promoting decent work and respect for legal provisions. The minister also praised the contribution of the National Institute for Working Conditions (INCVT) to the implementation of the ministry's strategy.
Eric Dejean-Servières, president of Préventica International, reported that 180 Moroccan and international exhibitors are participating in this edition, which includes around 35 conferences daily on workplace health, risk management, and safety in industrial sectors. He noted a significant evolution in the importance given to prevention within Moroccan companies over the last decade.
Tariq Essaid, president of the Préventica Congress, stressed that this event is part of a Franco-Moroccan partnership and involves a participatory approach with various stakeholders. He highlighted the civic vocation of this initiative, which aims to serve as a link between public policies and economic actors.
The congress program includes 80 conferences and workshops organized by experts and specialists around four main themes: health and safety at work, personnel and asset safety, major risks, and fire prevention. These professional meetings will also address current issues such as electronic security, cybersecurity, and industrial risks.
The event, which continues until November 12, 2026, will feature several parallel events, including the ceremony for the Préventica Maroc 2026 Risk Prevention Trophies and the organization of the Hygiene, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Olympiads.
Key points
- The Moroccan government is prioritizing workplace health and safety as a national issue and strategic challenge.
