Moroccan airports absent from 2026 Prix Versailles list

Moroccan airports did not make the 2026 Prix Versailles list, six years after Casablanca's win.

Moroccan airports absent from 2026 Prix Versailles list

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The 2026 Prix Versailles, an international architecture and design award, announced its winners on June 22, 2026. In the airports category, seven projects were selected, including facilities in China, Germany, and other countries. Notably, no Moroccan airports were among the honorees, six years after Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport won a special prize in 2020.

The Prix Versailles, organized by the World Architecture and Design Awards, recognizes excellence in commercial architecture. The 2026 edition marks the 12th edition of the awards. The absence of Moroccan airports this year contrasts with the 2020 recognition of Casablanca's airport for its design and passenger experience.

According to the official Prix Versailles website, the 2026 winners in the airports category include projects from China, Germany, and other nations. The awards ceremony was held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. No further details about Moroccan participation were available at the time of writing.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Prix Versailles?

The Prix Versailles is an international architecture and design award that recognizes excellence in commercial architecture, including airports, hotels, and other public spaces.

Why were Moroccan airports not included in the 2026 list?

The specific reasons for the absence of Moroccan airports in the 2026 Prix Versailles list were not disclosed by the organizers. The selection is based on design and architectural merit.

When did Casablanca airport win a Prix Versailles?

Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport won a special prize in the airports category during the 2020 edition of the Prix Versailles.

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