A Campus Built for Excellence
UM6P's Benguerir campus is more than a university, it is a living ecosystem where world-class research, vibrant culture, and sustainable design converge. Residents and guests of IAS are fully immersed in this extraordinary environment.
Benguerir at the Heart of Excellence
The Benguerir campus serves as the primary hub of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, positioned in the heart of the Mohammed VI Green City near Marrakesh. It functions as a center devoted to innovation and sustainable urban planning, a place designed not just to teach, but to inspire.
The campus architecture merges Moroccan heritage with contemporary aesthetics, displaying minimalist structures in warm color palettes, complemented by dynamic living zones dedicated to social, educational, and recreational pursuits. For IAS residents and guests, this means living and working in an environment that stimulates both the mind and the spirit.
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Where Heritage Meets the Future
Renowned architects Ricardo Bofill and Elie Mouyal designed the UM6P campus, combining advanced research infrastructure with carefully planned residential areas. Their vision blends deep respect for Moroccan architectural tradition with bold contemporary forms.
Minimalist structures in warm, earthy tones sit alongside expansive green corridors, open plazas, and research facilities that meet the highest international standards. The campus is not simply a place to work, it is a masterpiece of thoughtful, human-centered design.
Everything You Need, On Campus
IAS residents and guests benefit from the full ecosystem of the UM6P campus, a self-contained community with every service and facility designed to let researchers focus entirely on their work.
State-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and scientific resources providing unrestricted access to the knowledge and tools that fuel world-class research.
Comfortable, fully-equipped residential accommodations integrated into the campus, offering a peaceful environment within easy reach of all facilities.
A fully operational medical center on campus ensures that residents and guests have immediate access to quality healthcare without leaving the campus.
Convenient banking facilities and postal services are available directly on campus, handling everyday needs so researchers can remain focused on their work.
A variety of restaurants, cafés, and retail shops serve the campus community, offering local and international cuisine alongside everyday essentials.
Expansive parks, sports facilities, and recreational areas invite researchers to recharge. The campus even maintains a falconry service to preserve its ecological balance.
Situated within a model sustainable city, the campus is a benchmark for eco-conscious urban planning in Africa and beyond.
Designed by Ricardo Bofill and Elie Mouyal, the campus fuses Moroccan architectural heritage with bold contemporary expression.
A self-contained ecosystem with housing, healthcare, banking, dining, sports, and culture, everything researchers need, all in one place.
Located just 60 km from Marrakesh, researchers enjoy easy access to Morocco's cultural capital, international transport, and vibrant city life.
The Pergola: Where Ideas Meet
"The communal crossroads of campus, where researchers, faculty, and students converge."
At the center of the UM6P campus stands The Pergola, a monumental open-air social hub that serves as the beating heart of campus life. More than an architectural landmark, it is the crossroads where conversations begin, collaborations form, and ideas take root.
For IAS residents and guests, The Pergola represents the spirit of the campus: a space designed for human connection, open exchange, and the kind of spontaneous intellectual encounters that often matter most.
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