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AMA 2026 • ISAM AFRICA

9th National Congressof the Moroccan Associationof Addictology

1st ISAM Africa Regional Congress

Addictions in Africa: toward an integrated approach, from prevention to rehabilitation
Dates
06 — 07 November 2026
Venue
Hôtel Savoy Marrakech · Marrakech, Morocco

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Moroccan Association of AddictologyISAM Africa — 1st Congress

About the Congress

A multidisciplinary meeting on addictology in Morocco

The Moroccan Association of Addictology (AMA) will host its 9th National Congress in Marrakech, alongside the 1st ISAM Africa Regional Congress.

The congress brings together clinicians, researchers, community actors, partners and decision-makers to discuss substance-related and behavioral addictions, share Moroccan experience, and strengthen humane, evidence-based care.

  • Clinicians
  • Researchers
  • Community actors
  • Partners
  • Decision-makers
  • 01

    Scientific Exchange

    A space for clinical, academic and institutional dialogue around new realities in addiction care.

  • 02

    Multidisciplinary Vision

    Sessions designed for clinicians, researchers, community stakeholders and public health partners.

  • 03

    Moroccan Context

    A program rooted in Moroccan practice while remaining attentive to international advances.

  • 04

    Human-Centered Care

    Two days to broaden perspectives and improve understanding and support for people affected by addiction.

Portrait of Adil El Ammouri, President of the AMA

Message from the President

C’est avec une profonde satisfaction que je vous annonce la tenue du 9ème Congrès National de l’Association Marocaine d’Addictologie. Ce congrès s’inscrit dans la continuité de notre engagement collectif à comprendre et à répondre aux multiples formes d’addiction qui traversent nos sociétés.

Adil El Ammouri

President, Moroccan Association of Addictology

Invited Experts

International expertise, Moroccan hospitality

Meet the international experts joining the AMA 2026 Congress and the 1st ISAM Africa Regional Congress.

AMA Board

The association leadership

9 members

  • Portrait of Adil El Ammouri

    Adil El Ammouri

    President

  • Portrait of Fatima EL Omari

    Fatima EL Omari

    1st Vice President

  • Portrait of Meriem El Yazaji

    Meriem El Yazaji

    2nd Vice President

  • Portrait of Maria Sabir

    Maria Sabir

    3rd Vice President

  • Portrait of Mohamed El Mozariahi

    Mohamed El Mozariahi

    Secretary General

  • Portrait of Zineb Bencharfa

    Zineb Bencharfa

    Treasurer

  • Portrait of Zineb Haimeur

    Zineb Haimeur

    Deputy Secretary General

  • Portrait of Sara Echater

    Sara Echater

    Vice Treasurer

  • Portrait of Layoussifi EL Khanssae

    Layoussifi EL Khanssae

    Assessor

AMA × ISAM Africa

A new chapter for addiction medicine in Africa

The 2026 edition joins the 9th National Congress of the Moroccan Association of Addictology with the 1st ISAM Africa Regional Congress — bringing the international society for addiction medicine to the continent for its first regional meeting, hosted in Marrakech.

Under the theme “Addictions in Africa: toward an integrated approach, from prevention to rehabilitation”, the two congresses share one program, one audience and one ambition: connecting African clinical practice with global scientific expertise.

Moroccan Association of AddictologyISAM Africa — 1st Regional Congress
Official poster of the 9th AMA Congress and 1st ISAM Africa Regional Congress, Marrakech, 06 and 07 November 2026
Official congress poster

Congress Program

Two days of scientific sessions

  1. 06 November 2026

    • MorningTo be announced
    • AfternoonTo be announced
    • EveningTo be announced
  2. 07 November 2026

    • MorningTo be announced
    • AfternoonTo be announced
    • ClosingTo be announced

Program coming soon

The detailed scientific program of the 9th AMA Congress and the 1st ISAM Africa Regional Congress is being finalised by the scientific committee. Abstract submission is open — the full timetable will be published here as soon as it is confirmed.

Registration & Accommodation

Choose your pack

Registration includes coffee breaks, meals, access to conferences, workshops and congress documentation. Accommodation is planned at Hôtel Savoy Marrakech for a minimum two-night stay from November 06 to 08, 2026. First confirmed, first served.

  • Basic registration

    Pack 1

    Registration

    290before Oct 06

    340 € after October 06(+50 €)

    • Congress documentation
    • Access to conferences and workshops
    • 3 coffee breaks
    • Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and closing dinner
    Register Now
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    Pack 2

    2 nights — Single room

    680before Oct 06

    730 € after October 06(+50 €)

    • Registration included
    • 3 coffee breaks, Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and closing dinner
    • Two-night accommodation in a single room
    Register Now
  • Pack 3

    2 nights — Double room

    870before Oct 06

    920 € after October 06(+50 €)

    • Registration with spouse meals
    • 3 coffee breaks, 2 Friday dinners, 2 Saturday lunches and 2 closing dinners
    • Two-night accommodation in a double room
    Register Now
  • Pack 4

    2 nights — Twin room — two doctors

    970before Oct 06

    999 € after October 06(+29 €)

    • Registration for two doctors
    • 3 coffee breaks, 2 Friday dinners, 2 Saturday lunches and 2 closing dinners
    • Two-night accommodation in a twin room
    Register Now
  • Pack 5

    3 nights — Single room

    865before Oct 06

    915 € after October 06(+50 €)

    • Registration included
    • 3 coffee breaks
    • Three-night accommodation in a single room
    Register Now
  • Pack 6

    3 nights — Double room

    1,080before Oct 06

    1,130 € after October 06(+50 €)

    • Registration with spouse meals
    • 3 coffee breaks
    • Three-night accommodation in a double room
    Register Now
  • Pack 7

    3 nights — Twin room — two doctors

    1,160before Oct 06

    1,210 € after October 06(+50 €)

    • Registration for two doctors
    • 3 coffee breaks
    • Three-night accommodation in a twin room
    Register Now

Prices are in euros (EUR). The early rate is valid before October 06, 2026. Accommodation packages cover a stay at Hôtel Savoy Marrakech, November 06 to 08, 2026. Rooms are allocated first confirmed, first served. The double pack includes spouse meals.

Venue

Illustrative view of Moroccan hotel architecture in Marrakech at dusk

Hôtel Savoy Marrakech

The congress will take place at Hôtel Savoy Marrakech, a central venue for two days of scientific exchange and professional meetings.

Dates
November 06 & 07, 2026
Address
Avenue de la Ménara, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurants
  • Parking
  • Congress Venue

Accommodation packages include a two-night stay from November 06 to 08, 2026 at Hôtel Savoy Marrakech. Rooms are allocated first confirmed, first served.

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The Setting

Where science meets Moroccan hospitality

Between the Atlas Mountains and the palm groves, Marrakech has long been a meeting point between continents. For two days it becomes a place of scientific dialogue — where delegates from Africa, Europe and the Gulf exchange practice, evidence and perspective, then continue the conversation under Moroccan light.

  • Africa

    Continent

  • Marrakech

    City

  • Two

    Days

Carved Moroccan arch and zellige tilework in a Marrakech courtyard

Sponsors & Partners

Thanks to the partners who make the congress possible

The partners below supported the 8th National Congress of the Moroccan Association of Addictology. Partners for the 2026 edition will be announced here.

Partners — 8th Congress, 2025

Logos of the partners and sponsors of the 8th AMA National Congress

Organizing Partner

iTech Events Agency

Registration & accommodation agency for the 2026 congress.

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Become a partner

Sponsorship opportunities 2026

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Contact

Join us in Marrakech

Two days of science, collaboration and shared perspectives on addiction care in Africa.

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