Venue

Conference location

Getting to Rabat

Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA)

The closest airport to the city, located approximately 30 minutes away. Taxis and bus line AE are available outside the arrivals’ terminal, with fares displayed in the airport hall and taxi parking area.

Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)

The airport is 1.5 hours away from Rabat, it offers direct trains to the city departing every hour. Train tickets can be purchased online via the ONCF website or directly at the station, with a trip cost of 100 MAD.

Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)

Located 3 hours from Rabat, the most convenient option is to head to Tangier’s train station and take the high-speed (TGV) train to Rabat.

Airport taxi routes and approximate fares

Route	Day fare	Night fare
From Rabat airport to downtown Rabat	150 MAD	250 MAD
From Casablanca airport to downtown Casablanca	250 MAD	300 MAD
From Tangier airport to Tangier train station	120 MAD	180 MAD

1€ = 10 MAD

Getting to the campus

First time visiting

To get to the campus from Rabat, you can use:

• Public transportation: Take tramway Line 2 (L2) to its Sale Terminus (6 MAD), then transfer to bus line 201, which stops in front of the campus. The total bus ride (5 MAD) takes approximately 25 minutes, Small taxis are also an option, but the meter is unlikely to be used as the campus is outside the city. Be sure to negotiate the fare in advance, with 100 MAD as the maximum.
• Ride-hailing apps: A ride between UM6P Campus and downtown costs approximately 50 MAD.
• On-campus accommodation: If you are staying at our campus hotel, the venue is within walking distance.

Conference days

A shuttle service will be available during the conference to transport participants from a designated hotel (Name TBD) in Rabat to the campus and back.

Downloadables

Han Bleichrodt

Andrew Foster

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Submissions

Submissions by researchers from member and non-member institutions are welcome. ASSET strongly encourages and promotes the participation of young researchers from its member institutions.

Submission platform

The Scientific Committee considers theoretical and empirical papers on the following topics:

Louis-André Gérard-Varet Prize

This prize is in memory of ASSET’s first elected president Louis-André Gérard-Varet, who passed away in January 2001. Louis-Andre Gerard-Varet was Directeur d’Etudes at EHESS, and Director of GREQAM in Marseille. He was ASSET’s chairman from 1990 to 1997 and its president from 1997 to 1999.

ASSET awards the Louis-André Gérard-Varet Prize each year to a young author (either a current graduate student or a recent PhD within two years of graduation) of an outstanding paper singled out by the program committee among those submitted to the ASSET annual meeting. The recipient of the prize must be attending the annual meeting, and in the case of co-authored papers, all authors must be individually eligible.

The short-list of candidates will be announced prior to the conference start.

The winner of the prize will be announced during the Conference dinner.

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Fees

• Regular fee: 300 EUR
• Regular PhD Student fee: 200 EUR
• Late fee: 350 EUR
• Late PhD Student fee: 250 EUR
• Accompanying Person (Gala Dinner and Social Events): 100 EUR

To Register

Registration is possible via the registration form below:

Registration Form

For further information

[email protected]

Welcoming Reception

A reception will be held on the first day of the conference at the event venue to welcome participants. This will be a great opportunity for attendees to connect with one another in a convivial setting.

Conference Dinner

An off-campus dinner will be hosted in one of Rabat emblematic restaurants, offering participants the chance to gather in a relaxed atmosphere. The Faculty will arrange transportation from the campus to the restaurant and back to the hotels.

Rabat Activity

As part of the event, FGSES will host a guided tour of Chellah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This archaeological site offers a unique journey through Morocco’s history, showcasing the evolution of civilizations over the centuries.

Off-campus Stay

Rabat presents a wide variety of accommodation options to suit all preferences and budgets. From luxury hotels and riads to cozy bed & breakfasts, you can find an adequate place to stay. Here are few hotel recommendations across different neighborhoods.

Hassan	Tour Hassan Palace
Downtown Rabat	ONOMO Hotel
Agdal	First Suites Hotel

On-campus Accommodation

The campus offers a range of accommodation options, including the campus hotel and student residences. Prices vary based on the chosen option. Both are within walking distance of the event venue.

Residences	Single Room	150 MAD/Night
	Studio	200 MAD/Night
	Executive Studio	550 MAD/Night
	Suite	700 MAD/Night
Hotels	Bed & Breakfast	850 MAD/Night
	Half Board	1125 MAD/Night
	Full Board	1400 MAD/Night

1€ = 10 MAD

A total of 130 rooms will be available at the campus hotel, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accomodation form

Shuttle

The campus transport connects UM6P campus and the tramway network via Moulay Abdellah station (terminus of line 2 - Salé). Additionally, during the conference days, a shuttle service will operate between the campus and a designated hotel (Name TBD).

Frequently Asked Questions