ESSEC Alumni in Morocco: “Our Network Is Very Influential In Morocco”

A land of growth and innovation, open to every culture: Mamoun Guedira (E10), chairman of ESSEC Alumni’s Morocco Chapter, gives us his take on the country, and tells us about the lives of the 350 alumni who call it home.

ESSEC Alumni: Is ESSEC a known entity in Morocco? 

Mamoun Guedira: Today, the ESSEC network is one of the most influential business school networks in Morocco. Our brand is recognised and sought after by both businesses and political decision-makers.

EA: What’s the ESSEC community like in Morocco? 

M. Guedira: There are more than 350 alumni, mainly split between Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh, and Tangier. They have varied careers, including executive managers in Casablanca and Rabat, senior civil servants in Rabat, and a number of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in every city.

EA: What opportunities can Morocco offer our alumni? 

M. Guedira: A lot of opportunities are opening up in the agri-food industry, healthcare, and financial services, especially in fintech and products to support computerized banking. Not to mention the whole innovation and start-up ecosystem.

EA: What aspects of Morocco are particularly appealing to expats? 

M. Guedira: Well, there’s the sun and the Mediterranean, but that’s not all! The country has launched major projects to facilitate mobility within and between cities, which enables tourists and expats to discover little-known historical and heritage gems. Indeed, Morocco lies at the crossroads of a great many civilizations, and is home to a large number of different cultures who live together in harmony, a fact that can be surprising to those who have never experienced it before.

EA: What advice would you give to alumni tempted by the Moroccan lifestyle? 

M. Guedira: Get in touch with the ESSEC Alumni Morocco Chapter as soon as you arrive!

EA: What is available from Morocco Chapter ESSEC Alumni?

M. Guedira: We work closely with the ESSEC Africa campus in Rabat, we distribute cultural newsletters, we organise online talks delivered by our alumni, and as soon as covid is over, we will be meeting up together face-to-face on a regular basis.

Interview by Veary Ngy, International  Community Manager at ESSEC Alumni, and Louis Armengaud Wurmser (E10), Content Manager at ESSEC Alumni

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