The 70th UIA Congress will be held in Marrakech from Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, at the Mövenpick Hotel Congress Centre on Avenue Mohammed VI in Hivernage. For delegates, the most useful accommodation decision is not simply “closest hotel”: choose between staying near the congress venue for a streamlined workday or in the Medina for a more historic setting outside sessions. Confirm your registration schedule, check the address of each official activity and leave room for Marrakech traffic at busy times. If you stay at Riad Luciano in Dar El Bacha, an airport transfer can be arranged when requested in advance.
Verified dates, venue and programme rhythm
The International Association of Lawyers (UIA) lists its 70th Congress in Marrakech from 28 October to 1 November 2026. The congress is hosted at the Mövenpick Hotel Congress Centre, Avenue Mohammed VI, Hivernage.
The preliminary programme begins on Wednesday with the General Assembly, regional forums and opening ceremony. Working sessions continue through Saturday; the general excursion is scheduled for Sunday 1 November. Recheck the official programme before booking non-refundable plans around the event.
- Congress dates: 28 October–1 November 2026
- Venue: Mövenpick Hotel Congress Centre, Avenue Mohammed VI, Hivernage
- General excursion: Sunday 1 November, according to the preliminary UIA programme
Choose your base: Hivernage or the Medina
Hivernage is the practical choice if you expect a full schedule at the congress centre, early starts or evening professional commitments. It reduces the number of decisions between hotel and venue.
The Medina is a different proposition: narrow lanes, historic character and immediate access to traditional neighbourhood life. It can suit delegates who want their non-congress hours to feel distinct from the conference setting, provided they plan each journey to Avenue Mohammed VI rather than assuming a fixed travel time.
Dar El Bacha is within the Medina. Riad Luciano is therefore best considered by delegates who value a Medina stay and are comfortable balancing that setting with trips to the Hivernage venue.
- Prioritise Hivernage for venue convenience.
- Choose the Medina for atmosphere beyond the workday.
- Use your final UIA schedule to decide which trade-off matters most.
Arrival and daily logistics to settle before you travel
Keep your arrival plan simple: save your accommodation address and the congress venue offline, confirm the check-in arrangements directly with your accommodation, and keep the current UIA schedule accessible on your phone.
If arriving at Marrakech airport and staying at Riad Luciano, guests may ask in advance for an airport transfer to be arranged. Make that request before travel rather than relying on last-minute arrangements.
For the congress days, agree in advance which sessions are essential, when you need to be at the venue and whether evening commitments change your preferred accommodation area.
- Save both addresses offline before landing.
- Confirm arrival details with your chosen accommodation.
- Request any Riad Luciano airport transfer in advance.
- Check the UIA programme again shortly before departure.
Make room for Marrakech outside the sessions
A business stay need not become an overfilled itinerary. Start by protecting the commitments that matter: registration, core sessions and any UIA social event you have chosen. Then leave one realistic period free rather than trying to fit the entire city around a demanding programme.
For delegates staying in the Medina, a short unstructured walk close to their accommodation can be more rewarding than crossing the city after a full day. For those staying near the venue, use free time to decide deliberately whether a Medina visit fits your energy and schedule.
If you add an overnight extension after the congress, the Sunday general excursion shown in the preliminary programme may affect when you prefer to depart. Always verify your own registration and programme details with the UIA.