Join us for Plast Expo 2027 on June 2 in Casablanca, Morocco, showcasing the latest in plastics and petrochemicals.
Dates
2 Jun 2027
City / country
Casablanca, Morocco
Venue
Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC)
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Event overview
Plast Expo 2027 is the 11th edition of the International Exhibition of Plastics, Rubber, Composites, and Petrochemicals, taking place on June 2, 2027, at the Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC).
This event is organized by the Moroccan Federation of Plastics and Global Fairs & Events, aiming to position Morocco as a regional hub for the plastics industry.
TL;DR
Visitors will gain access to the latest industry innovations, participate in workshops, and network with key players in the plastics and petrochemicals sectors. The event offers a unique opportunity to connect with over 20,000 attendees from various countries. Date: June 2, 2027. Location: Casablanca, Morocco. Expected visitors: 20,000. Plast Expo 2027 is the 11th edition of the International Exhibition of Plastics, Rubber, Composites, and Petrochemicals, taking place on.
Exhibiting at Plast Expo 2027 provides companies with visibility among industry leaders, access to potential buyers, and opportunities for B2B meetings. It's an essential platform for showcasing products and innovations to a targeted audience. Expected exhibitors: 300. Plast Expo 2027 serves as a crucial platform for industry professionals to network, share innovations, and discuss challenges in the plastics sector. It highlights Morocco's strategic position in the regional.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Angle Boulevard Mimosa and Rue Tamaris, 20250 Casablanca, Morocco
Attend
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2023
Visitors: 8,243
Floor area: 3,800 sqm
Edition #: 9
This edition
2023
Visitors: 8,243
Exhibitors: 300
Floor area: 3,800 sqm
Next edition
2027
Impact
The 2023 edition brought together 8,243+ visitors at Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC). Plast Expo 2027 is the 11th edition of the International Exhibition of Plastics, Rubber, Composites, and Petrochemicals, taking place on June 2, 2027, at the Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC). This event is organized by the Moroccan Federation of Plastics and Global Fairs & Events, aiming to position Morocco as a regional hub.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Plastic industry professionals, Chemical industry representatives, Energy and raw materials suppliers, Food and beverage manufacturers. Date: June 2, 2027. Location: Casablanca, Morocco. Organized by: Moroccan Federation of Plastics and Global Fairs & Events. Expected exhibitors: 300. Documented attendance reached 8,243+ visitors in the reference edition. Plast Expo 2027 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibiting at Plast Expo 2027 provides companies with visibility among industry leaders, access to potential buyers, and opportunities for B2B meetings. It's an essential platform for showcasing products and innovations to a targeted audience. Expected exhibitors: 300. Plast Expo 2027 serves as a crucial platform for industry professionals to network, share innovations, and discuss challenges in the plastics sector. It highlights Morocco's strategic position in the regional.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Morocco has built one of the Maghreb's deepest plastics and packaging value chains, concentrated in the Casablanca–Settat and Tanger–Kénitra corridors and pulled along by automotive (Renault, Stellantis and their tier suppliers), agri-food, construction and electrical-equipment demand. Casablanca hosts the country's largest converters, mould makers and packaging groups, so Plast Expo is the practical annual meeting point for machinery, mould, resin and recycling suppliers who want to reach Moroccan processors and, beyond them, French-speaking West African buyers. Attending means access to a compact, high-intent buyer base in a market where EU, Turkish and Asian equipment makers compete for the same conversion-capacity upgrades.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.
Sustainability in procurement
Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.
Automation and labour efficiency
Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.
Regional supply-chain resilience
Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.
Hybrid engagement models
Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.
Plast Expo sits inside a dense international circuit of plastics machinery and materials fairs. Suppliers typically sequence a European flagship, a Gulf hub and an Africa/Asia regional show so that the same machinery demo units and technical teams travel efficiently across a year.
October–November
January–February
May–June
Event names, host cities and websites are public organiser properties of each peer show; cadence/month shown is the edition pattern published by each organiser and should be re-checked before booking.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Mohammed V International Airport
Casablanca's main international gateway and the natural arrival point for Plast Expo visitors. ONCF trains run from the airport station to Casa-Port/Casa-Voyageurs, from where a petit taxi or tram+taxi reaches the Parc des Expositions on Route d'El Jadida.
~28–32 km
to venue
30–40 min off-peak; allow 50–60 min in morning traffic
by car
Useful alternative when Casablanca fares are high or as a combined Rabat–Casablanca trip; ONCF trains link Rabat Ville and Casa-Port frequently.
~100–115 km
to venue
~1 h 15–1 h 30 by road; ~1 h by train Rabat→Casa-Port plus local transfer
by car
Best used only for a pre/post-show stay in Marrakech; the train is more comfortable than driving the A7 for a day trip.
~240–250 km
to venue
~2 h 30–3 h by road; ~3 h by train Marrakech→Casa-Port plus local transfer
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Agree the fare or confirm the meter before departure; journey 30–40 min off-peak, longer in the 07:30–09:30 peak.
ride_hail
Ride-hailing is widely used in Casablanca and usually cheaper than street taxis; pick-up zones at the airport are designated, so follow signage.
tram
Cheap and frequent, but the tram does not serve the exhibition park directly — budget a taxi for the last leg.
bus
Good value but slower and crowded at peak; better suited to repeat visitors familiar with the routes.
car_self_drive
Parking on the exhibition grounds fills early on peak show days; international driving permits are advisable for non-French/Arabic licence holders.
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Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free entry (short stay, commonly 90 days) | Citizens of the EU/EEA, UK, USA, Canada, Switzerland, GCC states, Japan, South Korea and many other nationalities holding a passport with an agreement with Morocco | — | None — entry granted at the border on arrival | |
| Consular short-stay visa (type C) | Travellers from nationalities without a Moroccan visa-exemption agreement who are visiting for business meetings, a trade fair or tourism | $50.00 | Typically 5–15 working days, longer in peak season | |
| Online visa / pre-registration platform (where eligible) | Nationalities covered by Morocco's online visa facility, who can submit and track the application digitally before travelling | $50.00 | Typically 3–10 working days after a complete file |
A large share of Plast Expo's international visitors (EU, UK, US, Canada, Gulf, Japan, Korea) travel visa-free for short business visits of up to 90 days. Exhibitors shipping stand materials or samples should separately check customs/temporary-import rules with Moroccan customs (ADII) even when no visa is required.
Do not assume ATA Carnet acceptance for exhibition goods entering Morocco — confirm temporary-admission procedures with Moroccan customs (Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects) and your freight forwarder well before shipping stand equipment or machinery samples.
Official visa pageWeather
June in Casablanca is mild, dry and ocean-moderated: daytime highs typically 24–26 °C and night-time lows around 18–19 °C, with Atlantic breezes, occasional morning cloud or sea fog and rising humidity. Significant rain is rare in June (monthly rainfall normally under 5 mm), so plan for pleasant but breezy conditions rather than heat.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Morocco.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping and payments
Tipping is expected: about 10–15% in restaurants and cafés, small change (MAD 10–20) for porters, cloakrooms and hotel staff, and a modest round-up for taxi drivers. Cards are accepted in hotels and larger restaurants, but keep cash (dirhams) for taxis, small vendors and the exhibition halls.
Dress and etiquette
Business dress in Casablanca is smart and largely European: suits or smart business casual for meetings, comfortable closed shoes for a full day on the exhibition floor. Outside business settings dress more modestly (covered shoulders and knees), especially in the medina and around religious sites; alcohol is available in hotels and licensed restaurants but not everywhere.
Language, greetings and timing
French is the working language of Moroccan business and is widely used alongside Arabic/Darija and increasing English. A handshake is the standard business greeting (a light handshake with women if offered first); exchanging business cards is common. Fridays include a long midday prayer break, so schedule key meetings on other days or in the afternoon, and expect a relaxed approach to exact start times — build buffer into agendas.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: CMN
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Casablanca; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Most Plast Expo visitors from the EU/EEA, UK, USA, Canada, Switzerland, the Gulf, Japan and South Korea enter Morocco visa-free for short business visits (commonly up to 90 days). Other nationalities need a consular short-stay visa (typically approx. USD 50, 5–15 working days) or, where eligible, the online pre-registration route. No visa on arrival; passport validity should comfortably exceed your stay, and exhibitors should separately confirm customs/temporary-import rules for stand materials.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Passport must be valid for the duration of stay (six months' validity is a safe rule). Check your own nationality against the Moroccan consular list before booking, as exemptions change. Apply at the Moroccan embassy/consulate covering your country of residence; a trade-fair invitation or hotel booking and proof of funds/return travel are usually requested. Fees are set in local currency and vary
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Mohammed V International Airport (CMN): 30–40 min off-peak; allow 50–60 min in morning traffic; Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA): ~1 h 15–1 h 30 by road; ~1 h by train Rabat→Casa-Port plus local transfer; Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): ~2 h 30–3 h by road; ~3 h by train Marrakech→Casa-Port plus local transfer. Allow road or rail time to Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC); on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC): City centre (Maârif / Casa-Voyageurs) and the Route d'El Jadida corridor: Hotel Guynemer, Hotel Central Casablanca, Hotel Transatlantique; Anfa / Ain Diab / Maârif — 10–25 min from the Parc des Expositions: Novotel Casablanca City Center, Hotel Idou Anfa, Kenzi Basma Hotel; Corniche / Anfa and the central business district — closest to the venue and the best business facilities: Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, Hyatt Regen
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Casablanca; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC).
Parking: On-site parking is available at Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC); confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: June 2027
Temperature: 18–26 °C (64–79 °F) — daytime highs around 24–26 °C, night-time lows near 18–19 °C, with Atlantic sea breezes
Seasonality: June is one of the driest months of the year in Casablanca, with monthly rainfall normally under 5 mm. Expect clear-to-hazy days, occasional morning cloud or sea fog and noticeable coastal humidity, so light layers and a light jacket for breezy evenings work better than rain gear.
Packing: June in Casablanca is mild, dry and ocean-moderated: daytime highs typically 24–26 °C and night-time lows around 18–19 °C, with Atlantic breezes, occasional morning cloud or sea fog and rising humidity. Significant rain is rare in June (monthly rainfall normally under 5 mm), so plan for pleasant but
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Opening day — Wednesday 2 June 2027 (per the published listing dates)
No session programme has been published yet, so the safest planning assumption is that opening day carries the highest exhibitor attendance, product launches and senior technical staff on the floor. Going early also lets you book follow-up meetings for any subsequent show days before calendars fill, and the mild, dry June weather keeps the venue and daytime city transfers comfortable.
Confirm passport validity and Morocco entry requirements for your nationality — Check current visa rules with the Moroccan consulate or embassy in your country before booking any travel to Casablanca for Plast Expo 2027 (2 June 2027).
Book flights to the international airport serving Casablanca — Aim to land the day before the show opens on 2 June 2027 so you can reach OFEC without same-day travel pressure.
Reserve hotel accommodation in Casablanca for the show dates — Prioritise properties with easy road access to Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC) and confirm cancellation terms.
Complete visitor registration for Plast Expo 2027 — Register through the organiser site plast-expo.ma and save your confirmation reference or badge barcode.
Download the hall plan and exhibitor list — Use the plast-expo.ma exhibitor directory to shortlist plastics, petrochemical and packaging suppliers to meet.
Request B2B meetings with shortlisted exhibitors — Email target exhibitors before the show and confirm meeting slots, stand numbers and contact names.
Shortlist conference sessions and product demonstrations — Build a personal agenda around sessions matching your sourcing or technical priorities and note their times.
Plan local transport between your hotel and OFEC — Check taxi, ride-hail and shuttle options for Casablanca and budget a typical fare band for daily return trips.
Prepare meeting documents and materials — Print or load digital copies of product specifications, business cards and purchase requirement sheets.
Check the June weather forecast for Casablanca and pack accordingly — Pack business attire plus a light layer for air conditioned exhibition halls and comfortable shoes for hall walking.
Confirm badge collection point and OFEC entrance — Verify opening hours and entry process with the organiser or on plast-expo.ma before travelling to the venue.
Arrive in Casablanca and collect your badge on day one — Allow extra time for security screening and orientation at Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC).
OFEC B2B and business lounge areas
The organiser's on-site business zones are where exhibitor technical staff and visiting buyers take meetings away from the noise of the demo halls — the highest-density networking area during show hours.
Conference and seminar rooms, OFEC
Technical presentations and sector seminars concentrate decision-makers and association representatives in one room; arrive early and stay for the Q&A to make introductions.
Ain Diab / Corniche cafés and restaurants
The closest concentration of seafront cafés, hotel bars and restaurants to the Parc des Expositions, widely used for informal dinners and after-show conversations.
Hotel business lounges (Anfa and city centre)
Central hotel lobbies and bars are reliable, quiet venues for scheduled meetings with distributors or agents, especially when you want to leave the show floor.
Budget
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visa_fee
visitor · consular_short_stay
USD 40–60 / per person
hotel
visitor · budget
USD 35–65 / per night
hotel
visitor · mid-range
USD 70–130 / per night
hotel
visitor · premium
USD 180–350 / per night
airport_transfer
visitor · standard
USD 25–35 / per trip (taxi/grand taxi CMN to venue)
airport_transfer
visitor · economy
USD 4–6 / per trip (ONCF airport train to Casa-Port)
local_transport
visitor · standard
USD 2–10 / per in-city trip (petit taxi / ride-hailing)
visa_fee
visitor · Consular short-stay visa (type C)
USD 50 / per application
visa_fee
visitor · Online visa / pre-registration platform (where eligible)
USD 50 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visa_fee | visitor | consular_short_stay | USD 40–60 / per person | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | budget | USD 35–65 / per night | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | mid-range | USD 70–130 / per night | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | premium | USD 180–350 / per night | estimate | |
| airport_transfer | visitor | standard | USD 25–35 / per trip (taxi/grand taxi CMN to venue) | estimate | |
| airport_transfer | visitor | economy | USD 4–6 / per trip (ONCF airport train to Casa-Port) | estimate | |
| local_transport | visitor | standard | USD 2–10 / per in-city trip (petit taxi / ride-hailing) | estimate | |
| visa_fee | visitor | Consular short-stay visa (type C) | USD 50 / per application | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | Online visa / pre-registration platform (where eligible) | USD 50 / per application | official |
Decision
Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have at least two or three concrete supplier or partner targets in Morocco, or you are evaluating the market before committing to a stand at a later edition.
Best for
Converters, brand owners, packaging specifiers and buyers sourcing machinery, moulds, polymers and additives, plus first-time scouts sizing up the Moroccan and West African market
Min. budget
$430.00
Timeline
2–4 weeks: 1–3 weeks for a visa where required, flights and hotels 2–3 weeks out (Casablanca hotels tighten around major fairs)
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
No official programme or ticket tiers published yet — session and entry-desk process unconfirmed.
Show dates in the listing run 2 June 2027, so a multi-day programme may shorten effective meeting windows.
June coastal weather is mild but breezy; floor time is comfortable, outdoor evening events can be cool.
exhibit
You already have Moroccan or West African pipeline to convert, or can share stand costs with a distributor/agent and want a visible presence in the Maghreb market.
Best for
Machinery OEMs, mould and tooling makers, resin/compounding and additive suppliers, recyclers and packaging equipment vendors targeting Moroccan processors and francophone West African buyers
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
4–6 months: stand booking and design, freight and customs clearance, temporary-import or carnet paperwork, staff travel and visa lead times
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Stand and shell-scheme pricing are not published on the organiser site yet, so quotes must be requested directly.
Machinery and sample shipments into Morocco need customs/temporary-import planning — confirm ATA Carnet acceptance with Moroccan customs.
Limited organiser details on hall layout and daily visitor flow makes ROI modelling harder for a first-time exhibitor.
skip
Your target accounts are concentrated in Europe, Asia or the Americas and Morocco is not in your 2–3 year expansion plan — monitor the organiser's post-show reports instead until the market enters your roadmap.
Best for
Suppliers with no North African or francophone West African pipeline, no distributor interest in Morocco, and no adjacent trip that would justify the travel
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
No major risks listed.
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