On behalf of the Ordre National des Ingénieurs Géomètres topographes (ONIGT), the Moroccan order of surveyors, I would like to welcome you to Marrakech, Morocco. The FIG Working Week will be organised under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco. The fact that the City of Marrakech has been chosen for a second time to host an FIG event (after the FIG regional conference in 2003) is an acknowledgement of the warm welcoming spirit of Moroccan and Marrakech people, but also an acknowledgement of the maturity of our Ordre despite its age, and we thank all of you for selecting Marrakech for the venue of this conference.

Founded in the 11th century, Marrakech has always struck the imaginary of Western travellers through its picturesque and exotic aspects. Located in the Haouz plain and at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, the city is renowned for the colour of its ramparts and its monuments having the colour of the sun rays.

Welcome to Morocco, a country of political stability and security which has always made it a privileged meeting ground for holding several international conferences. Morocco is also a country of tolerance where several ethnic groups and religions cohabit side by side. I am sure that beyond the enriching scientific and technical program you will avail yourselves of the cultural and touristic aspects of our country leading to a better understanding of peoples. Read More