On location at the MEADFA Conference in Rabat

MOROCCO. The annual Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) Conference is taking place in Rabat this week (15-17 November) and The Moodie Davitt Report is on location to bring you highlights in words and images.

Even against the backdrop of war in the Gulf, the event has attracted around 450 registered delegates, underlining the strong market interest in the region’s travel retail sector and faith in its long-term future.

The Moodie Davitt Report President & CEO Dermot Davitt is co-moderating the conference alongside Michele Miranda, Conference Director at Tax Free World Association (TFWA), which manages the event for MEADFA.

The Moodie Davitt Report Publisher and Managing Director Irene Revilla is also in Rabat to meet existing and potential business partners.

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The main stage is (almost) set as final preparations continue on Sunday morning
The Masra brand from PIF company Al Waha Duty Free is prominent with its support for the elegant Networking Lounge (above and below)

The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, with a review of milestones down the years planned as part of the conference programme

The Four Seasons in Rabat, with sweeping views of the Atlantic, is home to the MEADFA Conference this week
Roll on Rabat: At the IDFS Duty Free arrivals store at Rabat International Airport on Saturday evening are (from left) The Moodie Davitt Report President & CEO Dermot Davitt, Duty Free Global Founder Barry Geoghegan and B&S Purchase Manager Head of Purchases Spirits, Beer, Wine & Tobacco Max Meuleman

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