
Venue & Travel
The 3rd International Symposium on Green Technologies and Applications (ISGTA'27)
- Dates
- July 7-9, 2027
- Venue
- To Be announced, Casablanca, Morocco
- Format
- Hybrid Symposium: In-person and Virtual
Conference Venue
To Be announced
Casablanca - Morocco
About Casablanca
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the country’s economic and business capital. Facing the Atlantic Ocean in the central-west of the country, it is home to more than three million people, the national stock exchange, and one of the busiest ports in Africa, as well as the headquarters of many Moroccan and international companies.
It is also a very visible example of the questions ISGTA asks. The city has been building a modern tram network, while Morocco as a whole has made renewable energy a national priority.
What to see
- Hassan II Mosque. Built partly over the ocean, with one of the tallest minarets in the world, this is the city’s landmark. Guided tours are open to visitors of all faiths.
- Downtown architecture. Casablanca is known for its Art Deco and Mauresque buildings, many of them around Mohammed V Square and the Central Market.
- The Old Medina and the Corniche. Walk the old city’s lanes, then follow the Atlantic seafront at Aïn Diab.



Getting here
- By air. Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) is Morocco’s main international gateway.
- From the airport. Trains run from the airport station into the city, taking about 30 minutes to Casa-Voyageurs station. Check times with ONCF, the national rail operator. Taxis are also available outside the terminal.
- By rail. ONCF trains connect Casablanca with Rabat, Marrakech, Fès and, by high-speed train, Tangier.
- Getting around. The tramway serves much of the city, alongside buses and taxis.
Practical information
- Visas
- Requirements depend on your nationality, so please check with your nearest Moroccan embassy or consulate well before you travel.
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD).
- Time zone
- GMT+0.
- Languages
- Arabic and Amazigh are the official languages, and French is widely used in business and universities. The symposium is held in English.
- Weather
- July in Casablanca is warm and dry, with a cooling breeze off the Atlantic. Daytime highs are usually in the mid-20s °C.
Photo credits
- “CFC Casa Tower” by Turdyfirst, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- “Whispers of Gold - Hassan II Mosque at Dusk” by OussamaHamama, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- “Sunrise in Casablanca with Hassan II Mosque” by SpreeTom, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- “Casablanca, Morocco November 2023 - Mohammed V Square” by Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- “Casablanca, Morocco at night, November 2023 - Tramway” by Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- “Noor 1 and 2 - Ouarzazate Solar Power Station” by Richard Allaway, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons