Morocco Becomes Key Partner at Italy's Ecomondo
Morocco's expanded role at the Rimini green transition fair centers on water management and Europe-Africa cooperation.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Job Fairs
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Morocco became an important partner for Italy's Ecomondo green transition fair, held in Rimini from November 3 to 6 as its 29th edition. Moroccan professionals in circular economy and water sectors attended, following a roadshow in Casablanca focused on water management.
Why it matters
Morocco's investments in addressing water stress and developing sustainable water resource solutions made it a focal point for the fair's discussions on water, waste recovery, and Africa's role in the green transition. The partnership reflects growing Italy-Morocco cooperation on environmental and sustainability goals.
The Team Europe program mobilized around MAD 3.7 billion ($378.82 million) in funding supporting Morocco's National Water Policy. The extraction does not detail how this funding will be allocated across specific projects or over what timeframe.
The players
Ecomondo
Ecomondo is the green transition fair held in Rimini, Italy, focusing on circular economy, water management, and sustainable development.
Italian Exhibition Group
Italian Exhibition Group is the organizer of the Ecomondo fair and reached an agreement with Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo to strengthen engagement with Africa.
Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo
Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo is an Italian business association focused on strengthening economic ties between Italy and African countries.
The details
Moroccan professionals working in circular economy and water sectors traveled to Italy to attend Ecomondo, where discussions covered water management, waste recovery, and African roles in the green transition. Italy also took part in launching a Team Europe program in June supporting Morocco's National Water Policy.
Timeline
December 2022: Italy and Morocco signed a memorandum of understanding on the environment and sustainable development.
June: Italy took part in launching the Team Europe program supporting Morocco's National Water Policy.
November 3 to 6: The 29th edition of Ecomondo was held in Rimini.
Next year: The 30th Ecomondo edition will give particular attention to Morocco.
Market Landscape
The Morocco-Italy engagement at Ecomondo sits within the EU's Team Europe initiative, which channels coordinated European funding into North African water policy. The Italian Exhibition Group's agreement with Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo signals a broader push to deepen Italian commercial and environmental ties across Africa.
Professionals in circular economy, waste recovery, and water management now have a clearer pathway to engage with Italian and Moroccan green-sector events. Those working on water projects may find new partnership and attendance opportunities at future Ecomondo editions.
The takeaway
Growing cooperation between Europe and Africa on water and waste is creating practical openings for professionals who work in these sectors. Following upcoming editions of international green-transition fairs is one way to track those opportunities.
What happens next
The 30th edition of Ecomondo next year will give particular attention to Morocco, and organizers seek to establish a stronger partnership with Morocco.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Morocco World News.
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