What is Africa Food Show Morocco?

Africa Food Show Morocco is positioned within the Halal Plus network — an international halal-trade matchmaking platform that maintains links across 80 countries and runs sector-focused trade programmes. Past Halal Plus programming has included a 2-day Morocco-based industry event featuring seminars on halal tourism in the Europe/Benelux–MENA corridor, plus workshops on the legal implications of halal in trade and the global halal industry's opportunities and challenges. The organiser's stated remit is matchmaking between economic departments, embassy commercial sections, investment/trade/export promotion centres, and private-sector SMEs and larger enterprises.

When is Africa Food Show Morocco 2026?

Africa Food Show Morocco takes place from October 13 to October 15, 2026.

Where is Africa Food Show Morocco held?

Africa Food Show Morocco is held at Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC), Casablanca, Morocco.

Who organises Africa Food Show Morocco?

Africa Food Show Morocco is organised by Halal Plus.

Who should attend Africa Food Show Morocco?

Africa Food Show Morocco is most relevant to Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers and Halal trade buyers across Africa.

Africa Food Show Morocco 2026 — Casablanca

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Your guide to Casablanca

Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and economic capital — a busy Atlantic port and business hub, and the country's main trade-fair city, where food and halal expos are held at the OFEC exhibition grounds (Foire Internationale de Casablanca). Morocco is a Muslim-majority country, so unlike France or the Netherlands you do not need to hunt for halal: all commercially slaughtered meat is halal and effectively every restaurant serves halal food by default, from medina grills to modern cafés. The city's landmark is the vast Hassan II Mosque on the seafront — one of the largest mosques in the world and, unusually, one of the few in Morocco open to non-Muslim guided tours. Getting around is straightforward: a modern tramway crosses the city, and an ONCF train links the airport to the centre. One thing to plan for: the Moroccan dirham is a closed currency you can only get inside the country, so exchange on arrival.

Day	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
Tue 13 Oct	06:11	07:34	13:17	16:31	18:59	20:17
Wed 14 Oct	06:12	07:34	13:16	16:30	18:58	20:16
Thu 15 Oct	06:12	07:35	13:16	16:30	18:57	20:15

Getting in

Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)

• ONCF train — about 45 min to Casa-Voyageurs / Casa-Port (the cheapest, most reliable link: trains run from the airport station straight to the central Casa-Voyageurs and Casa-Port stations, roughly every hour or so, for a low fixed fare — far better value than a taxi in traffic)

• Airport petit taxi — 30-50 min depending on traffic (regulated white airport cabs wait at arrivals; agree the fare or insist on the meter before setting off, as airport runs are a common spot for overcharging)

Getting around

Central Casablanca is walkable around the old medina, the Habous quarter and the seafront Corniche, but the city is large and spread out. The Casa Tramway is the backbone of public transport — four lines (T1-T4, the newest opened in 2024) crossing the city at a flat, cheap fare every ten minutes or so. For door-to-door trips the small red 'petit taxis' are the everyday workhorse.

Buy a rechargeable tramway card or single-journey tickets at the tram-stop machines; a single ride is a flat low fare regardless of distance. The tram is the simplest way to cover longer distances across the city without sitting in traffic.

Two kinds of taxi: small red 'petit taxis' (metered, in-city, up to three passengers) and larger cream 'grand taxis' (shared or hired for longer and intercity runs). For petit taxis, insist the driver runs the meter ('compteur') or agree the price first — meter-dodging and 'commission' detours to shops are the usual hustle. Ride-hailing apps operate but in a legal grey area, so the metered petit taxi is the dependable default.

Weather in October

High ~24°C · Low ~16°C

Warm, mostly sunny early autumn; the first Atlantic rains begin to arrive late in the month.

Light clothing for the day with a layer for cooler evenings by the coast; modest dress is the norm and appreciated.

Visa & entry

Many nationalities — including citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom, the EU and Malaysia — can visit Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business; your passport should be valid for at least six months. A small number of other nationalities need a pre-arranged e-visa or an AEVM electronic authorisation, applied for online before travel. Carry proof of your event registration and accommodation. Check the official Moroccan consular guidance for your specific nationality before you book.

Money

Moroccan dirham · MAD

The dirham is a closed currency — you cannot buy or exchange it outside Morocco, so change money on arrival (airport, banks, ATMs or bureaux de change) and convert any leftover back before you leave. It is a cash-heavy economy: cards work in hotels, malls and upmarket restaurants, but carry cash for taxis, the medina, small cafés and the tram.

Tipping is customary for good service — round up in cafés, leave around 10% in restaurants, and a few dirhams for porters, guides and parking attendants.

Connectivity

Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi prepaid SIMs from the airport and city shops (bring your passport to register); cheap data bundles are easy to buy

eSIM: Airalo, Holafly, Nomad and similar eSIMs cover Morocco

Plug: Type C / E (two round pins, European) · 220V / 50Hz

Emergency

General: 112 (works nationwide from a mobile)

Fire: 15 / 150 (fire & civil protection)

Safety

Casablanca is generally safe for a city its size; the main risks are petty — pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowds, markets and stations. Watch for 'faux guides' and pushy sellers around the Hassan II Mosque and in the medina, and for petit-taxi drivers who 'forget' the meter or steer you to commission shops — agree the fare or insist on the meter first. Dress modestly (it's appreciated and avoids attention), keep valuables out of sight, and there are no tourist no-go zones to worry about in the central districts.

Travelling from a major halal market?

Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors travel from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to connect to Casablanca from each — entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note above.

Istanbul (IST)

Türkiye

Find flights →Istanbul guide →

Cairo (CAI)

Egypt

Find flights →Cairo guide →

Dubai (DXB)

United Arab Emirates

Find flights →Dubai guide →

Riyadh (RUH)

Saudi Arabia

Find flights →Riyadh guide →

Doha

Halal food

Medina & street grills

Old Medina, Habous (New Medina) · $-$$

halal by default (Muslim-majority country)

Tagine, couscous, grilled meats, brochettes, harira soup and fresh bread are everywhere and all halal — no need to check. The medina and the elegant Habous quarter are the classic spots for an affordable, authentic Moroccan meal.

Seafood & the Corniche

Aïn Diab / Corniche seafront · $$-$$$

halal by default

As a major Atlantic port, Casablanca does excellent grilled fish and seafood; the Corniche along the coast is lined with restaurants and cafés, a relaxed evening option near the Hassan II Mosque.

Modern cafés & international dining

Maarif, Gauthier, city centre · $$-$$$

halal by default; alcohol limited to licensed venues

The Maarif and Gauthier districts have a lively modern café and restaurant scene — patisseries, brunch spots and international food, all halal. Alcohol is legal but tightly licensed and easy to avoid; most everyday cafés don't serve it.

Patisseries & mint tea

citywide · $

halal

Morocco's French-influenced patisseries and the ritual of sweet mint tea are a daily pleasure — pastries, msemen and tea served all over the city, a perfect break between expo sessions.

Prayer spaces

Hassan II Mosque

seafront (Boulevard Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah)

One of the largest mosques in the world, built out over the Atlantic with a 210 m minaret and room for tens of thousands — the city's icon and a major Friday congregation. It is also one of the only mosques in Morocco non-Muslims can enter, via guided tours (held outside prayer times; on Fridays, tours run only after the midday prayer).

Neighbourhood mosques

every district

As a Muslim-majority city, mosques are on virtually every block and the call to prayer is audible across town, so finding a place to pray is never an issue wherever you are.

Airport prayer rooms

Mohammed V International Airport

The airport has dedicated prayer rooms (musalla) in the terminal for travellers, as is standard across Morocco.

When you're free

Hassan II Mosque

seafront

Worth visiting in its own right for the scale and the craftsmanship; the exterior plaza on the Atlantic is free to walk, and guided interior tours run for non-Muslims outside prayer times.

Old Medina & Habous quarter

central / south of the centre

The walled Old Medina and the early-20th-century Habous (New Medina), with its arcades, bookshops and craft stalls, are the best places to wander, shop and eat for free.

Corniche & Aïn Diab

Atlantic seafront

The seafront promenade west of the mosque is the city's leisure strip — beaches, cafés and sunset views over the ocean, a relaxed free evening out.

Place Mohammed V & Art Déco centre

city centre

Casablanca has one of the world's great concentrations of 1920s-30s Art Déco and Mauresque architecture around Place Mohammed V — a free self-guided walk through the old colonial-era downtown.

Sources: https://www.aeroportcasablanca.ma/en/ · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca_Tramway · https://hassan2mosque.com/ · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Morocco

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