Photo: Patricia Garcia / Google MapsGITEX Africa 2027: Dates and Hotels
GITEX Africa 2027 runs 26 to 28 April at Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid), Marrakech. 45,000+ attendees
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Where to stay for GITEX Africa 2027: the closest hotels to Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid) are in Hivernage (near the venue) and Guéliz, with Medina a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
GITEX Africa is held at the Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid) in Marrakech in April, with the 2027 edition continuing its status as the continent's largest technology and startup event. The show spans enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, fintech, telecoms, government digital services and a large startup and investor programme, drawing exhibitors, developers, buyers, ministers and venture investors from across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and beyond. It fills the Palais des Congrès and surrounding pavilions and generates tens of thousands of professional visits over its run. Because Marrakech has a finite stock of business hotels and GITEX Africa books out a large share of the city's rooms, hotels near the venue and in the adjacent Hivernage and Guéliz districts are reserved early by exhibitors, delegations and investors who need short transfers to the conference. Rooms fill fast and rates climb sharply during the event. Event Escapes shows live, bookable rates sorted by real distance from the Palais des Congrès, so you can compare genuinely near-venue hotels rather than guess from a map.
Popular areas for attendees: Hivernage (near the venue) · Guéliz · Medina.
- Hotels are distance-ranked from the Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid) so you book the shortest realistic commute to the conference.
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- Free-cancellation options prioritised so you can book before your badge or stand is confirmed.
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 26 Apr to 28 Apr 2027
- Venue
- Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid)
- City
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Airport
- RAK
- Attendance
- 45,000+
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Hotels near Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid) for GITEX Africa 2027
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Hotels ranked by walking distance to the halls.
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Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Sun, Apr 25 → Wed, Apr 28, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Book several rooms near Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid), keep every stay on a free-cancellation rate, and add your company name and tax number at checkout to receive an itemised invoice for your accounts, emailed the moment you book.
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Exhibiting or sending a team? Tell us how many rooms you need and we will send a personalised quote within 24 hours, with the distance from every hotel to Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid). If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for GITEX Africa
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Where should you eat during GITEX Africa?
GITEX’s Palais des Congrès is in Hivernage, walkable to most of these; Guéliz next door adds the international tables.
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Moroccan · dinner & show
Hivernage
A Marrakech institution in a two-storey Hivernage villa: refined Moroccan cooking with nightly live music and dancers. A proper night out for a group.
Tip: Go for the show as well as the food; book the upstairs.
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Photo: Nobu Restaurant Marrakech / Google MapsNobu Marrakech
Japanese-Peruvian
Hivernage, Nobu Hotel
Nobu’s first Moroccan address at the Nobu Hotel in Hivernage: the international, high-impact choice a short walk from the Palais des Congrès.
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Steakhouse · sushi
Hivernage
A sleek Mediterranean steakhouse-and-sushi lounge with matured beef and fresh fish: a modern, non-Moroccan option in Hivernage.
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Traditional Moroccan
Guéliz
A beloved women-run Guéliz restaurant serving classic Moroccan tagines and pastilla in a refined setting: the authentic pick without the show.
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Italian · Moroccan
Medina, Riad
Handmade Italian pasta alongside Moroccan dishes in an intimate riad courtyard: one of the best non-Moroccan rooms in the city.
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The Red City rewards an extra night with cinema-scale festivals, desert-city football and world-tour tennis a short ride from the medina's evening buzz.
Marrakech International Film Festival
A star-studded week of premieres and open-air screenings on the Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Find ticketsKawkab Marrakech football at Grand Stade de Marrakech
The city's historic club plays at the modern 45,000-seat Grand Stade on match days.
Find ticketsGrand Prix de Tennis (Hassan II Trophy) tie-ins and ATP action
Morocco's ATP week brings top clay-court players; Marrakech is the country's main tennis draw.
Find ticketsOasis Festival (electronic music)
A boutique electronic-music festival set in a poolside resort on the city's outskirts.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to GITEX Africa?
From Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
- Menara is only a few kilometres from the city centre and the Palais des Congrès, making transfers short.
- A taxi (agree the fare or ensure the meter is used) reaches the Hivernage and venue area in around 10-15 minutes.
- Pre-arranged hotel transfers and airport shuttles are widely available and worth booking for peak arrival times.
How do you get around during GITEX Africa?
Taxis and reaching the venue
- Petit taxis handle short city hops; agree the fare or insist on the meter before setting off.
- The Palais des Congrès sits in the Hivernage district, walkable from many nearby hotels.
- Ride-hailing availability is limited, so plan on taxis or hotel cars during the event.
Getting around Marrakech
- Hivernage and Guéliz are the modern business districts, close to the venue and full of hotels and restaurants.
- The historic medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa are a short taxi ride away for evenings out.
- Traffic peaks around the venue at opening and closing, so allow extra time for meetings.
Do you need a visa for GITEX Africa?
Entry to Morocco
- Many nationalities enter visa-free for short stays, while others require a visa or an electronic authorisation arranged in advance.
- Morocco has introduced an e-visa scheme for certain nationalities; check whether it applies to you.
- Carry proof of the event, accommodation and onward travel, as these may be requested on arrival.
Entry requirements change; always verify with the official Moroccan government or nearest embassy/consulate before booking travel.
First time at GITEX Africa?
- Book early in Hivernage or Guéliz to stay within a short ride or walk of the Palais des Congrès.
- Carry some Moroccan dirham cash for taxis and small purchases, as card acceptance varies.
- April in Marrakech is warm and dry; bring sun protection for time spent moving between venues.
- Agree taxi fares before departing, as meters are not always used with visitors.
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Staying in Hivernage puts you within walking distance of the venue and the main business-dinner restaurants.
- Attend keynote and investor sessions early; networking areas fill up as the day progresses.
- Reserve dinner venues in Guéliz or the medina ahead of time, as GITEX week strains restaurant capacity.
- Pre-book a hotel car for airport departure to avoid the taxi crush when the show closes.
GITEX Africa travel FAQs
When is GITEX Africa 2027?
GITEX Africa takes place 26 Apr to 28 Apr 2027 at Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid) in Marrakech, Morocco.
Where is GITEX Africa held?
GITEX Africa is held at Palais des Congrès (Bab Jdid) in Marrakech, Morocco. The nearest airport is RAK.
Where should I stay for GITEX Africa?
In Hivernage near the Palais des Congrès for the shortest transfers, or nearby Guéliz for more dining and a short taxi to the venue.
How early should I book a hotel?
As early as possible. GITEX Africa absorbs a large share of Marrakech's hotel stock, so near-venue rooms sell out and prices spike months ahead.
Which airport is nearest to the venue?
Marrakech Menara (RAK), only a few kilometres away, with taxi transfers to the venue area in around 10-15 minutes.
How do I get to the venue?
The Palais des Congrès is in Hivernage, walkable from many hotels; otherwise a short petit taxi or hotel car gets you there quickly.
Do I need a visa for Morocco?
Many nationalities enter visa-free for short stays while others need a visa or e-visa. Confirm your status with official sources before booking.
Register for your attendee badge
Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official GITEX Africa portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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