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Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular
Migration
Final Logistical BriefingPresented by Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of
Morocco to the UN
New York, 30 November 2018
Introduction
• Today will be the final briefing before the Conference in Marrakech.
• This briefing will focus on1. Program of work of the “migration week”2. The site of the Conference3. Practical information on several logistical
aspects
Program of the “Migration Week”
Marrakech, 5-11 December 2018
Program of 5-9 December
Date and time Venue Event
5-7 December “Palmeraie Golf Palace” Conference Center 11th Summit of GFMD
8-9 December “Palmeraie Golf Palace” Conference Center
Side events
9 December, 5.30pm-6pm Press briefing room, Bab Ighli Conference Site
Press Conference by SRSG for international migration and MFA of Morocco.
9 December, 7pm-8.30pm Retaurant building, Bab Ighli Conference Site
Welcome reception (MFA of Morocco and UN SG)
Program of 10 December
Time Venue Event
9am-8pm Plenary room Opening session, followed by general debate
10am-1pm, 3pm-6pm Dialogues roomDialogue 1: “Promoting action on the commitments of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration”
12pm-12.30pm Press briefingroom
The noon media briefing by the UN Spokesperson
Luntime Royal Palace, Marrakech Lunch hosted by His Majesty the King
6.30pm-8pm Dialogues room Event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the UDHR
Program of 11 December
Time Venue Event
9am-8pm Plenary room Continuation of General debate
10am-1pm, 3pm-6pm Dialogues room Dialogue 2: “Partnerships and innovative initiatives for the way forward”
12pm-12.30pm Press briefingroom
The noon media briefing by the Spokesperson
8pm Plenary room Closing of the Conference
After closing Press briefingroom
Closing Press Conference by SRSG for International Migration and MFA of Morocco
The Site of the Conference
Bab Ighli, Marrakech
The site of the Conference
The blue zone
Accreditation building
Plenary building
Dialogues rooms
Secretariat Building
Restaurant
Entrance for Heads of States and Governments
General Entrance
Accreditation building
The Plenary buildingPlenary RoomBooths for bilateral meetings
Main Committee Room/Press briefing room
Media room
VVIP Lounge
Dialogues room
Practical information
GCM ConferenceMarrakech, 10-11 December 2018
Protocol
• Moroccan liaison officer: for all delegations.• All heads of delegations at ministerial level and above
will have:Close security protection : :
• One security team permanently with VVIP and VIP• One security team at residence of VVIP and VIP
Motorcades:• Official vehicles of the delegation (embassy or rented) will
be given special decals to access the area around site (VIP and VVIP access points and parking lots). Requests to be sent to : [email protected]
Protocol for VVIP• VVIP: Heads of States and Governments • They will be greeted at the airport in Marrakech by a
Moroccan high official and escorted to the VVIP lounge.
• Motorcade:• Police escort motorbikes;• Police lead vehicle;• Protocol vehicle (for Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs use);• VVIP official vehicle provided by Morocco;• Close protection vehicle;• 2nd vehicle and Van for official delegation provided by Morocco (if
needed).
• Additional vehicles of the delegation can join the motorcade (Embassy or rented vehicles).
Protocol for VIP• VIP: Ministers• They will be greeted at the airport in Marrakech by an official
from Moroccan MFA and escorted to the VIP lounge.• If transiting through Casablanca Airport, VIP will be escorted to
the VIP lounge.• Motorcade:
• Police lead vehicle;• VIP vehicle provided by the delegation;• Close protection vehicle;
• Additional vehicles of the delegation can join the motorcade (Embassy or rented vehicles).
• Delegations that do not have a diplomatic mission in Morocco could be provided with a vehicle for their VIP, upon request.
Armed security
• Each delegation headed by a VVIP or a VIP can have one armed national security officer and one armed Moroccan security officer (Additional requests will be examined on a case by case basis).
• Only one armed National security Officer accompanying the VVIP would be allowed in the meeting rooms (Plenary and dialogues room), staging in a designated area.
• Importing weapons for the security personnel requires an authorization.
• Only “hidden weapons” are allowed.• Requests should be made to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation:• by email to [email protected]• through Embassies of Morocco or Embassies accredited in Rabat.
Protocol information Center
• Protocol Coordination Center• Phone : +212.537.66.00.56 / +212.537.66.19.67• Fax : +212.537.66.00.03• Email : [email protected]
• The diplomatic missions are kindly requested to communicate information on:
• The composition of their delegation, • Flight plans and hotels;• Focal points contact (precursors);• Any information related to the organization of this
conference.
Registration
• Pre-registration for all participants is closed. • Pre-registered delegates can pick up their badges at the
registration center, in Bab Ighli Conference site, starting 5 December.
• Registration on-site will start on 5 December for Members States and media (etails on the Conference website).
• Opening hours of the registration center at Bab IghliConference Cite in Marrakech:
• 5-6 December: 9.30am to 6pm• 7-8 December: 9.30am to 7pm• 9 December: 8.30am to 7.30pm• 10 December: 7.30am to 6pm• 11 December: 8.30am to 1pm
Media• Importing equipment to Morocco:
• All Media importing equipment to Morocco require an authorization.• Requests should be made to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation: by email to [email protected], or through Embassies of Morocco or Embassies accredited in Rabat.
• Data required: name of journalist, affiliation, details about the equipment. • Drones are not allowed in Morocco.
• Filming authorizations:• Filming outside the Conference venue requires a specific filming
authorization (Side events site or other venues).• Requests should be made to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation: by email to [email protected], or through Embassies of Morocco or Embassies accredited in Rabat.
• Additional data required: synopsis.
Side events
• Confirmed side events (chart available online):• More than 60 side events in PGP Conference Center• 5 requests for exhibitions• 4 side events outside PGP Conference Center
• Access to PGP Conference Center:• GCM Conference Badge• GFMD Summit Badge• Special badges for those who do not have GCM or GFMD
badge
• Services: organizers to contact directly Agency.
Entry visa to Morocco
• Approved participants requiring a visa to enterMorocco are kindly requested to apply for visasASAP.
• List of visa exemptions is available on the web site ofthe Conference.
• Visa applications should be submitted in MoroccanEmbassies and Consulates in countries of residence.
• For visas upon arrival, the necessary documentationshould be sent to:
Hotel Reservations andtransportation
• We encourage participants to use the reservation platform for accommodation at:
http://stoursevents.com/cim2018/• Transportation will be provided for free between the
hotels and the Site of the Conference.• Important: reservations through the platform will
allow the Agency determine the required itineraries for transportation between the hotels and the site of the Conference.
Arrival in Morocco• Welcomes desks will be available at the airports of
Marrakech and Casablanca, as well as the train station in Marrakech.
• Appropriate signs will be put in place upon arrival to guide the participants and facilitate their entry procedures.
• Free shuttles at Marrakech airport will be provided on 8, 9 and 12 December. Information will be available at the Help desk in the airport.
• Other shuttles from Casablanca and Marrakech airports can be booked through the reservation platform for accommodation at:
http://stoursevents.com/cim2018/
Other aspects
• Speaking requests for the Plenary: submit request via http://delegate.un.int.
• Bilateral booths: An electronic reservation system will be activated through gMeets(https://icms.un.org/uc/) on 3 December 2018
Thank you for your attention
