UM6P | State of The Art University Campus

The UM6P campus in Ben Guerir

The UM6P campus was designed by the world-renowned architects Ricardo Bofill and Elie Mouyal, focusing on sustainable development and local materials.

Located in the heart of Ben Guerir’s Green City Mohammed VI, just 45 minutes from Marrakech and 2 hours from Casablanca, the campus extends over 17 hectares of inspiring space. More than a place to study, it is an environment where innovation, learning, and community life come together.

Um6p campus tour

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UM6P’s study environment

What are the campus infrastructures?

The campus provides a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities that support both academic and personal growth:

Classrooms and learning labs, equipped with the latest multimedia technologies
A modern library with more than 13,000 books and thousands of online resources
Sports facilities and recreation areas to stay active and healthy
Cultural and artistic spaces that encourage creativity and exchange
Community areas, food courts, and student outlets that make campus life vibrant and welcoming

More than an academic setting, the UM6P campus is designed as a living environment where students can study, innovate, and thrive together.

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UM6P Campus Ben-Guerir Student Accommodation

UM6P student life

Where do UM6P students live?

UM6P is one of the only residential universities in Morocco, offering a comfortable and secure living environment, designed to support your studies, research, and personal development.

Housing is organized in apartments of four private bedrooms, each furnished and equipped with its own bathroom. A shared living room with a kitchenette, high-speed internet, and a phone line is available in every apartment.

Residences also feature common areas with TV and games (billiards, foosball, ping-pong), laundry facilities, and rooms adapted for students with reduced mobility. Separate buildings are provided for male and female students, with 24-hour security for peace of mind.

UM6P student life

Where do students eat?

Campus Restaurants & Cafeteria

At UM6P, students have access to a wide range of dining options.

University Restaurant – The central meeting place for students, professors, and staff across all UM6P schools. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of balanced menus, it is open throughout the day to fit your schedule.
University Cafeteria – Perfect for a coffee break or a snack between classes, offering both hot and cold drinks as well as quick bites.
Food Courts – Spread across campus, they provide even more variety, ensuring there’s always something to suit your taste and timing.

SHBM outlets

In addition to the UM6P dining venues, SHBM offers its own outlets designed as living classrooms and culinary experiences where hospitality students practice their craft while serving the community.

@The 5th, fun-dining restaurant

@The 5ᵗʰ is SHBM’s fun-dining restaurant, where the sophistication of fine dining meets a spirit of creativity and playfulness. With luxurious service, a relaxed atmosphere, and seasonal, locally sourced products, every experience is crafted as a joyful culinary journey infused with Moroccan hospitality and innovation.

Rihla, self restaurant

Rihla is SHBM’s self-service restaurant, designed as a vibrant campus dining hub where everyday meals become a journey of flavors. With seasonal creations, international dishes, and live stations, it blends freshness, diversity, and efficiency in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. More than a cafeteria, Rihla is a space of connection and discovery.

ness ness, coffee shop

Ness Ness is SHBM’s specialty coffee shop, a welcoming space at the heart of campus life. It offers expertly crafted coffee, fresh pastries, and light meals in a relaxed, contemporary setting. More than a café, Ness Ness is a place to pause, connect, and recharge, blending quality, comfort, and Moroccan warmth with an international coffeehouse spirit.

Do you have questions about SHBM?

UM6P Campus Ben-Guerir University Sports

On-campus Activities

What sports facilities are available?

Our Athletics Department offers you a range of sports activities. Extensive ultra-modern infrastructures await you including:

4 multi-sports fields (tennis, basketball, handball and volleyball)
1 NBA-approved basketball court
2 mini football turf pitches
A 25-meter semi-olympic pool and a learning pool
A fitness room
A weight room
A Martial arts room
A dance hall

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On-campus Activities

What events take place at UM6P?

Our students are very active on campus and in the Ben Guerir community, with tutoring, entrepreneurship and civic engagement projects.

The school year is filled with prestigious conferences, national student competitions, sports games and community events.

How do students spend their weekends?

Check #WEareUM6P on Instagram

Being a UM6P student

Who are the UM6P students?

Our students choose UM6P for its prestigious education in architecture & design, political & social sciences, industrial management, environmental sciences and, of course, hotel management. It is the diversity of our students' talents that makes our UM6P family so special.

Our campus welcomes 2182 students of 20 nationalities.

These are all new friends and new horizons to discover.

Being a UM6P student

How we will ensure that you integrate fast in the UM6P family?

Our famous onboarding week-end will probably become a cherished memory of your time at UM6P. With an extensive program of famous keynote speakers, theater, music, movies and innovative games, you will for sure feel part of the #WEareUM6P family.

SHBM students activities

To live experiences rich in emotions, learning, and sharing

Nothing teaches better than doing. Our students graduate with more than just a degree in hospitality business and management. They leave us with a way of looking at the world that shapes their way of thinking forever. Our immersive approach to teaching and SHBM Students Clubs make sure of that.

What is your passion? Are you creative and persistent? SHBM Clubs offers you a holistic experience to develop your soft skills while enjoying all the benefits of UM6P extracurricular activities.

Experience a wealth of emotions, learning opportunities, and shared interests. Join SHBM's first cohort who laid the club's foundations and create lifelong memories!

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Discover our clubs

Communication & promotion: Highlight your art of persuasion, communication, and creativity. Build relationships, manage communication campaigns, collaborate with events organizers and be a SHBM ambassador!

Art & culture: Let express your artistic side, implement your cultural spirit, and unleash your creative talents by engaging in a multitude of activities: acting, drawing, music, singing, dancing, photographing, cooking, debate, reading, or writing... and many more await you!

Sport: Let's move together! keep your mind healthy and relieve your stress with a healthy lifestyle.

Sports activities and events geared to suit students of all levels within the university's great facilities.

Event & Humanity: Have fun and learn more & more by organizing different events whether cultural, sporting, festive, educational, humanitarian ... all ideas are most welcome.

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Get ready for SHBM

We have compiled for you a list of tips and FAQs

1. What is Hospitality Business Management?

Hospitality refers to:

The management of customer experience and service excellence across industries.
The design, delivery, and supervision of high-value service environments.
Sectors such as hotels, tourism, catering, luxury retail, events, consulting, healthcare services, and other customer-centered industries.

At SHBM, hospitality is approached as a business, leadership, and customer-service discipline, preparing students to manage service-driven organizations globally — not only hotels.

2. What is SHBM?

The School of Hospitality Business & Management (SHBM) is:

The Hospitality & Service Management School of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).
An Associate Member in Morocco of the EHL Network of Certified Schools.
A 100% English-taught, business-oriented hospitality school.

SHBM educates future managers and leaders for the global hospitality and service industries.

Learn more about SHBM here

3. What programs does SHBM offer?

SHBM currently offers:

A 4-year Bachelor's in Hospitality Business & Management 👉 Explore more about the Bachelor program here
A 1-year IVET professional training program focused on operational excellence 👉 Discover the IVET program here

4. Why choose SHBM?

100% English program.
EHL academic alignment.
UM6P innovation ecosystem.
Strong internship structure.
Scholarships & inclusion.
International outlook.
African leadership positioning.

1. Is SHBM recognized by the Moroccan State?

Yes. SHBM operates under Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), officially recognized under Moroccan Higher Education Law n° 01.00.

The Bachelor’s program is officially accredited by the Moroccan Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation.
As a UM6P degree, it is considered a state-recognized diploma.

SHBM is the only school in Morocco certified by EHL (Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne), one of the world’s leading hospitality management institutions, and it's bachelor program follows international academic standards aligned with EHL.

👉 Learn more about SHBM’s EHL Certification here.

2. What are the advantages of EHL certification?

SHBM is academically aligned with the EHL Network of Certified Schools, ensuring:

Curriculum benchmarked against a leading global hospitality institution.
International academic standards and quality assurance.
Enhanced academic credibility.
Access to an international academic network.

3. Can I pursue a Master’s degree abroad after SHBM?

Yes. Graduates may pursue Master’s programs at institutions such as EHL, HEC, IE, Bocconi, ESCP, and other international universities.
ECTS equivalence facilitates academic mobility.

4. Can I complete a Master’s or Doctorate at a public institution after SHBM?

Yes, as SHBM operates under UM6P, and the Bachelor's is state-accredited:

Graduates may apply to public institutions in Morocco.
The diploma is recognized for further academic progression.
UM6P offers Master’s and Doctoral programs.
Scholarships for excellence and merit are available.

1. Can I complete my internships abroad?

Yes. SHBM encourages international internships to strengthen global exposure and professional development.

2. Does SHBM support students in securing internships?

Yes. Support is provided through:

UM6P Career Services.
SHBM’s Student Industry Relations (SIR) Office.
Campus recruitment days.
Industry networking events.

3. What careers can I pursue after graduation?

Graduates work in:

Hospitality and resorts.
Luxury and customer-experience industries.
Events and tourism.
Consulting and service sectors.
Finance and real estate.
Entrepreneurship.

The program prepares students for service and business management roles beyond operational hospitality.

5. Can I continue my studies after graduation?

Yes. Graduates may pursue Master’s programs at UM6P or internationally, subject to admission requirements.

👉 Discover detailed career pathways and industry opportunities here

Applications and requirements

1. How do I apply to SHBM?

Visit our admissions page for detailed information on the application process, required documents, and deadlines.

2. Where can I find admission requirements for the different SHBM programs?

Admission requirements differ between programs.

👉 Bachelor admission criteria here

👉 IVET admission criteria here

3. When does registration open?

Admissions timelines are announced annually on SHBM’s official channels. Deadlines vary depending on the program.

19. Are scholarships available?

Yes. Scholarships are available based on academic excellence and or financial criteria.

Language proficiencies

4. Is the program taught in English?

Yes. The Bachelor's program is fully delivered in English.

IVET language requirements may vary depending on the training track. Find more on the IVET page.

5. Is French required?

French is recommended for internships in Morocco and certain professional environments.

6. Is a third language taught?

Bachelor students may study Spanish or Chinese as part of the curriculum.

Location & Accessibility

1. Where is SHBM located?

SHBM is located in Ben Guerir, in the Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco, on the campus of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).

View on Google Maps.

2. How do I get to Ben Guerir?

Ben Guerir is centrally located and easily accessible:

By Car

1 hour from Marrakech
2 hours from Casablanca

By Train

Marrakech: 45 minutes
Casablanca: 1h55
Rabat: 3h
Tangier: 5h15 (change at Casa Voyageurs)

By Air

Marrakech Menara International Airport: 1 hour (80 km via A7 highway)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport: 2 hours (160 km via A7 highway)

3. Can I visit the campus?

Yes. Open Days are organized annually. Campus visits may also be arranged upon request through the admissions office.

Living Environment and Accommodation

4. What is the weather like in Ben Guerir?

Ben Guerir has a warm Mediterranean climate with low rainfall.

Average annual temperature: 19.7°C
Annual rainfall: approximately 290 mm

5. Is on-campus accommodation available?

Yes. SHBM students benefit from a fully residential campus environment.

Accommodation includes:

Shared apartments (4–8 bedrooms)
Rooms adapted for students with reduced mobility

More information is available on UM6P’s website:
https://um6p.ma/en/vie-au-campus

6. What is the cost of accommodation?

Accommodation fees are communicated annually by UM6P.

Indicative rates:

Accommodation: approximately 1,500 MAD per month
Dining: approximately 60 MAD per day

Campus Facilities & Student Services

7. What facilities and services are available on campus?

Residential & Safety Services

24/7 campus security
On-site infirmary (first aid and medical consultations)
Civil Liability Insurance coverage

Academic & Professional Support

Student Affairs and academic counseling
Structured onboarding support
Career Center
Learning Center

Well-being & Community

Fully equipped Sports Center
UM6P & SHBM Alumni Network
Active student clubs (BDE, humanitarian clubs, communication and events clubs, etc.)

Campus Regulations & Inclusion

8. Is there a dress code?

Yes. Formal attire is required on campus between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Practical uniforms are provided for:

Kitchen
Service
Events

Uniform costs are included in the registration fees.

9. Does SHBM accept students wearing hijab?

Yes. SHBM respects religious beliefs, provided practical exercises are performed safely and professionally.

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