CHU - Mohammed VI University Hospital Center

Opened in 2023 on a 23-hectare site overlooking the rapidly growing metropolis of Tangier, the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI – Tanger (CHU Mohammed VI – Tangier) represents one of the largest public healthcare investments ever made in northern Morocco. Conceived as a university hospital that unites patient care, teaching and research, the facility operates under the dual supervision of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance, giving it both the legal personality and financial autonomy required to innovate without compromising its public-service mission.

The hospital campus is divided into two main entities. The flagship Specialty Hospital provides 586 beds dedicated to adult medical-surgical disciplines, including cardiology, pneumology, endocrinology, nephrology, hematology, neurology, otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology, urology, orthopedic-traumatology and nuclear medicine. Adjacent to it, a dedicated Mother and Child Hospital with 211 beds delivers comprehensive obstetric, gynaecologic, neonatal and paediatric services. Together these units bring the total capacity to 797 beds, ensuring that local residents no longer need to travel to Rabat or Casablanca for complex, tertiary-level care.

Patient safety and rapid response lie at the core of hospital operations. A fully staffed Trauma Centre and integrated Service d’Aide Médicale Urgente (SAMU) offer 24-hour emergency cover, supported by 31 modern operating theatres and dedicated adult, paediatric and neonatal intensive care units. Diagnostic capability is equally robust: from multi-slice CT scanners and high-field MRI to interventional radiology suites, cardiac catheterisation labs and a complete range of endoscopy services. The laboratory block houses bacteriology/microbiology, hematology, pathological anatomy and cytology, molecular genetics and even a pioneering 3-D printing unit capable of producing customised medical devices on-site.

Technology is woven into every clinical pathway. A fully integrated Hospital Information System (HIS) synchronises electronic medical records, pharmacy stock, radiology images and laboratory results, minimising administrative delays and letting multidisciplinary teams focus on the patient. Sustainability objectives have also guided the project from day one: extensive photovoltaic panelling reduces carbon emissions, while in-house treatment plants neutralise laboratory effluents and medical waste before disposal.

Beyond service delivery, CHU Mohammed VI – Tangier is a fertile ground for medical education and research. Located next to the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, the hospital hosts clinical rotations, residency programmes and continuing professional development courses for doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Research units collaborate with national and international partners on projects ranging from population epidemiology and vaccine trials to innovative neurosurgical techniques and digital-health spin-offs. The presence of renowned professors such as Pr KHALLOUK Abdelhak (Urology), Pr BELFKIH Rachid (Neurology) and Pr EL HFIDI Mohamed (Radiotherapy) elevates both bedside teaching and scientific output.

The institution’s organisational culture rests on five pillars: innovation, integrity, ethics, commitment and quality. Formal quality-improvement frameworks benchmark clinical indicators against international standards, while patient-experience dashboards capture real-time feedback used to refine pathways and reduce waiting times. Equitable access remains non-negotiable: as a public hospital, CHU Mohammed VI serves insured and uninsured citizens alike, offering social-tariff mechanisms for disadvantaged patients.

Strategically positioned at the crossroads of Africa and Europe, CHU Mohammed VI – Tangier aspires to become a regional referral centre and a magnet for knowledge exchange. Whether treating acute trauma from the busy Tangier-Tetouan motorway, delivering complex neonatal surgery or pioneering molecular genetic diagnostics, the hospital embodies Morocco’s vision for a resilient, inclusive and forward-looking health system.