Africa Wellness Congress

13 - 14 October 2025
Hôtel - Es Saadi Marrakech Resort
Rue Hafid Ibrahim
Marrakech, 40000
Morocco
HAB France is excited to announce the official opening of the Africa Wellness Congress conference programme, alongside the launch of ticket sales. Scheduled for October 13-14, 2025, at the luxurious Es Saadi Marrakech Resort, this landmark pan-African forum will unite investors, hotel and spa professionals, wellness experts, architects, and policymakers to shape the continent's wellness future.
Ticket Sales Are Live!
Secure your place today as ticket registrations are officially open. Visit the Congress website's "Buy Your Ticket" section to register.
Supported by Remarkable institutions The organiser is proud and honoured to be supported by Africa Wellness Initiative, the National Confederation of Tourism in Morocco, Luxe Radio, in addition to leading personalities in hotel, spa, and wellness sectors in Morocco and Africa. Speakers Lineup and Conference Program Announced* With the theme "Pioneering Investment and Business in Africa's Wellness Industry", the congress is proud to present for its 1st edition a lineup of renowned experts from Morocco, Africa, Europe, and the USA who will share their knowledge, best practices, and vision about the future of wellness in Africa.
- Opening Speech: Hamid Bentahar, president of the Nation Confederation of Tourism (Morocco)
- Adel Koubaji, director of Vichy Thermalia Moulay Yacoub (Morocco)
- Amy McDonald, founder of Under a Tree (USA)
- Asma El Mernissi, founder of Maison d'Asa (Morocco)
- Beth Gatonye, founder of Seeing Hands (Zimbabwe)
- Caroline Bauchet-Bouhlal, Group Deputy General Manager, Es Saadi Marrakech Resort (Morocco)
- Gil Amsallem, founder of AMS Formation (France)
- Grace Zichawo, founder of Elite School of Beauty (Zimbabwe)
- Pr. Jacques Houroupou Mbambai, founder of Maison du Bien-être (Tchad)
- Kent Richards, founder of Wellness World Global and member of Africa Wellness
- Mariane Akwenye, founder of Nomad Wellness and chair of Africa Wellness Initiative, (Namibia)
- Martin Goldmann, CEO of ASPA International (Portugal)
- Patrick Saussay, founder of GPSA consulting company (France)
- Rumbiey Muchenje, Certified Sleep and Integrative Health Coach (Rwanda)
- Trevor Ward, partner at W Hospitality, (Nigeria)
- Sarah Idhajoub, Spa manager at Oberoi Marrakech (Morocco)
- Walid El Mernissi, General Manager a Maison d'Asa (Morocco)
An Iconic Venue
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort Nestled in Marrakech's upscale Hivernage district, Es Saadi Marrakech Resort embodies Moroccan elegance, luxury, and well-being. With its lush gardens, world-class spa, and refined hospitality, it offers the perfect setting for a Congress dedicated to holistic excellence and innovation.
About the Africa Wellness Congress
An initiative by HAB France, the Africa Wellness Congress builds on the organization's decade of success in producing influential wellness and professional beauty forums. HAB France organizes the Medi Wellness Congress, Forum de l'Esthétique et du Spa, Beauty Business Days, and publishes the trade magazine BEAUTY FORUM in France. Vladi Kovanic, founder of VK-Organisation and the HOTel&SPA Forum, Vladi Kovanic is a leading figure in the European wellness industry. For over 20 years, she has supported spa professionals through strategic consulting, international forum organization, and spa management education in France and Switzerland.

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