Morocco Puts Well-Being at the Heart of Work
Préventica 2025: Workplace Well-being as a National Priority in Morocco
On Wednesday in Casablanca, the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Enterprise, Employment, and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, asserted that the well-being of workers should be at the forefront of national priorities, as they are the true pillars of economic development and corporate sustainability.
Speaking at a conference on the strategy of the National Institute of Working Conditions (INCVT), organized alongside the International Congress-Fair on Health and Safety at Work, "Préventica 2025," Mr. Sekkouri called for collective mobilization to enhance health and safety at work (SST) throughout the Kingdom.
Towards a National Culture of Prevention
The minister emphasized that SST is a key lever for economic competitiveness and sustainable development, stressing the necessity of ensuring dignified, healthy, and safe working conditions. Under the enlightened guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco is experiencing an unprecedented economic dynamic, which must be accompanied by increased vigilance in the face of rising workplace accidents. Mr. Sekkouri advocated for the establishment of more hygiene and safety committees while highlighting that SST encompasses mental and psychological health, particularly in light of growing professional stress.
He also emphasized the need to enhance prevention measures tailored to the needs of female workers to ensure effective equality in workplace well-being.
The INCVT: Driving Force of the National Prevention Strategy
During the event, Faiza Amahroq, director of the National Institute of Working Conditions (INCVT), presented the new national strategy “Health and Safety at Work: A Focus on the Future.” This ambitious vision aims to make the INCVT a reference center and national hub for prevention, training, research, and innovation in health and safety at work.
The strategy is built on an integrated sectoral approach tailored to the specifics of each economic activity, in partnership with professional federations and women’s associations. The construction, health, mining, agriculture, handicrafts, transport, and tourism sectors have been identified as priorities due to their economic significance and high professional risks, especially in light of the upcoming 2030 World Cup.
Préventica 2025: A Global Showcase for Workplace Safety
Eric Dejean-Servières, president of Préventica International, praised the success of the 2025 edition of the fair, marked by a record participation of experts and exhibitors from Africa, Europe, Asia, and America. According to him, Préventica Casablanca is now established as an international platform for exchanges and innovation dedicated to safety and quality of life at work.
Tariq Essaid, president of the Préventica Congress, noted that this edition reflects the increasing maturity of Moroccan stakeholders in managing professional risks and sustainable prevention. He also emphasized the importance of a territorial and inclusive approach, particularly in industrial zones and construction sites, to strengthen community resilience and protect workers in the face of rapid economic transformations.
International Cooperation and Shared Innovation
Participant Yannick Jarlaud, representing a group specialized in digital solutions for Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment (QSE), commended Morocco’s dynamic international cooperation. He highlighted the tangible partnerships between Moroccan and French companies, showcasing the transfer of expertise and the Kingdom’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
A Concerted and Inclusive National Strategy
Under the auspices of several ministries, including Health, Industry, Energy Transition, and Economic Inclusion, the 2025 edition of Préventica brings together over 200 exhibitors from four continents. This mobilization reflects Morocco’s determination to place health and safety at work at the heart of its national strategy, in harmony with its sustainable development goals and inclusive social vision.
