YMAA 2026 – Young Moroccan Architecture Awards

YMAA 2026 are officially launched!

After two successful editions, the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards returns with its 3rd edition – the premier platform for young Moroccan architecture.

Open to architects under 45 years old, this national competition with international reach will reward innovation and excellence across 19 categories, 4 special distinctions and 2 Student Prizes.

Main Categories include:

Special Zévaco Prize, Cultural Space, Health & Wellness, Education, Individual Residential Real Estate, Retail & Commercial Architecture, Leisure & Tourism, Interior Design & Decoration, Single Family House, Renovation & Rehabilitation, Office Building, Sustainable & Environmental Building, First Work, Collective Housing, Young African Architect, Moroccan Architect Abroad, Landscape Architecture, Architect Designer of the Year, Hors Catégorie.

Special Distinctions:

Building of the Year, Public’s Favorite, Jury’s Favorite, Prix Fouad Akalay (in tribute to the founder).

Student Prizes:

Best Female Final Project (PFE), Best Male Final Project (PFE)

Exceptional Jury chaired by Abdou Lahlou, alongside renowned personalities including Chakib Benabdallah, Madison Cox, Fodé Diop, Ahmed Laaroussi, Fatime-Zahra Morjani, Tarik Oualalou, Joris Pauwels, Manal Rachdi, and Christoph Röttinger.

Key Dates 2026:

May 2026 → Official launch & call for entries (Until September 30th 2026)

October 2026 → Nominees announcement + public voting

December 2026 → Grand Awards Ceremony (Casablanca)

→ Registration details and Participation conditions

This is your chance to shine nationally and internationally!