The award by the Moroccan Digital Development Agency of a contract worth 120 million dirhams to a Moroccan company headquartered in Rabat has sparked a wave of discontent within professional circles.
The ADD agency awarded the contract worth 12 billion centimes to the Moroccan company active in the fields of consulting and the supply of technical equipment. The contract concerns the organization of the “GITEX Africa 2025” events, which will be held in Marrakech during the period from April 14. and 16.
The Moroccan Digital Development Agency has been the subject of a wave of criticism, with some questioning the eligibility of the company awarded the contract to implement a major project, especially since the company The successful bidder started its activity in July 2023.
Many doubts were raised about the ability of the company awarded the contract to successfully organize the “GITEX Africa 2025” event in accordance with international standards, noting that the Moroccan Digital Development Agency had announced a call for tenders for the above market. at the end of last August, before surprising everyone by awarding the contract to the company. Many consider her incapable of making a major event a success.
Some sources indicate that the company that won the contract is currently facing financial difficulties and also lacks a team specialized in organizing large events, which raises great doubts about the extent of its success in the organization and success of the “GITEX Africa 2025” events. .
