Morocco's 40 Under 40 Gala Launches with Star-Studded Celebration in Rabat
Rabat – An exceptional gala marked the inaugural edition of Morocco's 40 Under 40 in the Moroccan capital over the weekend, with the event celebrating a new generation of national and international talent.
It brought together distinguished guests and recognized 40 Moroccans and members of the diaspora under the age of 40, selected for their outstanding achievements across a wide range of sectors.
The gala took place on the evening of Saturday, May 31 in the presence of high-level officials and guests, but the focus remained squarely on the laureates, individuals under 40 who represent a future already in motion.
Their achievements reflect personal success and a shared momentum to shape Morocco's trajectory at home and beyond its borders.
Walid Regragui, head coach of the national football team, stepped onto the stage as guest of honor and brought the room to life with a message that resonated far beyond the technicalities of football. He spoke of belief, resilience, and collective purpose.
Badr Boussabat, president of Morocco's 40 Under 40, opened the evening with words that captured the spirit of the initiative. 'It is not just a celebration,' he said. 'It is a moment to recognize that these young leaders are already forming meaningful partnerships between Moroccans and members of the diaspora.'
Read also: Morocco's 40 Under 40: A New Generation of Leaders Driving the Country's Transformation
The gala featured several notable speeches, including from André Azoulay, advisor to King Mohammed VI, who brought a sense of continuity and national purpose to the event.
Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour, Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, and Khalid Badou of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University also shared their perspectives, each one anchoring the evening in a broader conversation about Morocco's future.
The atmosphere was one of sincerity rather than spectacle. Mentors of the program, 40 figures who supported the selected laureates, also received the recognition they deserve.
The initiative owes much to its partners. Casablanca Finance City, Dislog Group, Technopark, Accenture, and ACS all played a key role in supporting this ambitious first edition. The gala itself took place at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, a partner that continues to host and encourage spaces for innovation and exchange.
With this first edition, Morocco's 40 Under 40 steps into a decade-long journey. By 2030, the program looks to bring together 200 Moroccan and diaspora leaders into a unique network, ready to serve the country's strategic shifts and global aspirations. Tags: 40 under 40MoroccoMorocco 40 under 40Walid Regragui
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