Mohammedia – In a vibrant evening yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel marking 240 Years of the U.S.–Morocco Friendship and 20 Years of the Free Trade Agreement, AmCham gathered business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to celebrate Moroccan-American economic collaborations.
The ceremony opened with remarks emphasizing that AmCham has long supported the U.S.–Morocco commerce, dating back to its founding in 1966.
The ceremony opened with a video highlighting the long history of American‑Moroccan relations, recalling that Morocco was the first country to recognize the United States
AmCham President, Azzedine Kettani, expressed gratitude to sponsors including OCP, Coca-Cola, Visa, Ulmes, Ebertek, and Hyatt.
“We are pleased to see you, and we are pleased to help the American-Moroccan business. As this is for us the goal since we started working. at the AmCham in 1966,” he said.
Later, the award ceremony recognized leading companies and organizations for their contributions. Saad Boughaba of TE Connectivity highlighted his firm’s end-to-end engineering of connection systems for the automotive and electrical sectors.
He explained that TE’s Moroccan operations manage projects ranging from concept to industrialization and deliver innovative solutions to both local and international clients, expressing pride in receiving the AmCham OCP Moroccan-American Trade and Investment Award 2025.
Amal Dembri of OLEA Capital accepted the award on behalf of Zouitina, describing the brand’s production of extra-virgin olive oil and table olives across 3,000 integrated hectares.
She emphasized the company’s traceability and quality control systems and outlined ambitions to enter the U.S. market while promoting Moroccan excellence abroad.
EFE-Morocco’s President Laila Slassi Sennou was recognized for her organization’s work bridging the gap between youth training and labor market needs.
She stressed that unemployment often results from mismatched skills, stating, “Today more than ever it’s time to invest in youth and in their training to help them inspire others,” and called for continued support from donors and corporate partners.
Jamila Bargach of Dar Si Hmad Foundation received a certificate of appreciation for the foundation’s fog harvesting project in southern Morocco, which provides clean water to rural communities while promoting environmental education and local empowerment.
She thanked AmCham for the recognition and highlighted the importance of sustainable solutions in areas facing water scarcity.
Other awards were presented throughout the evening to recognize Moroccan companies and organizations driving innovation, social impact, and international trade.
AmCham Morocco, the American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco, was founded in 1966 to promote bilateral trade and investment between the United States and Morocco.
The organization supports American and Moroccan businesses, facilitates partnerships, and works to strengthen economic ties – serving as a key platform for dialogue, collaboration, and recognition of excellence across industries.
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