By Invitation Only

Where Moroccan
Ambition Meets
Opportunity

A curated network for entrepreneurs & professionals with Moroccan roots, building together across Belgium.

9
Founding Partners
Growing
30
Core Members
1
Shared Vision
Three Generations

They built from nothing.
We get to choose what's next.

01

Our grandparents came with nothing.

No network. No safety net. Just courage and the willingness to work. They didn't do it alone. They had each other. Shared apartments, shared meals, shared information. The community was the strategy.

02

Our parents turned that into stability.

Through discipline, sacrifice, and resilience, they created opportunities they never had themselves. They gave us education, language, a foothold.

03

We are the first generation with real choice.

We have the degrees, the businesses, the ambition. But somewhere along the way, we lost the thing that made our grandparents unstoppable: the collective. We each ended up on our own island.

The question is no longer: "How do we survive?"

The question is:
"What do we build?"

Where we got lost
  • Everyone on their own island

    We each built something. But we built it separately. No shared space, no structure, no way to find each other when it matters.

  • The collective spirit faded

    Our grandparents survived because they worked together. We have more resources than they ever did, but less connection to each other.

  • No room that's ours

    Chambers of commerce, LinkedIn, industry events. Full of people. None of them built for what we share.

What we're building back
  • The collective, rebuilt

    A curated room where every member is vetted and every gathering has purpose. Not networking. Not socialising. Building together.

  • The talent, made findable

    The lawyers, the investors, the founders, the specialists. They were always in our community. Amana makes sure you can actually reach them.

  • The trust, made structural

    Our grandparents had trust because they shared everything. We build it through vetting, referrals, and a shared standard. Amana is the handshake before the handshake.

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Amana أمانة

Arabic · noun · Trust, Integrity, Safe-keeping

Not another event.
A closed professional guild.

Amana is a curated, members-only business network for entrepreneurs and professionals with Moroccan roots. We run recurring gatherings, maintain an active referral culture, and provide a private digital space where serious professionals do real business. Built on a foundation of shared values and vetted trust.

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1

Apply

Submit a short application. No lengthy forms. We want to understand your intent, not your CV.

2

Get Vetted

We review for professional standing, genuine Moroccan connection, and a mindset of giving back, not just taking.

3

Join the Circle

Access curated events, the member directory, the referral network, and a community of peers.

What Amana Is & Isn't
Just another event
Structured network
Open to anyone
Application only
20 November 2025

It started around
a tajine.

Nine professionals from across Belgium sat down together on a November evening. No agenda, no deck, no investor pitch. Just a tajine, honest conversation, and one shared frustration: the network we needed didn't exist. By the end of the night, we decided to build it ourselves.

Saïd Al Farisi
Saïd Al Farisi
Founder · PAYCO
Mechelen
Fouad Azarkan
Fouad Azarkan
Sales Director · Indeed
Antwerp
Fouad Azza
Fouad Azza
Senior Manager · Financial Services
Brussels
Youssef Benseddik
Youssef Benseddik
Founder · BMC Tech Tribe
Brussels
Brahim Boujida
Brahim Boujida
HR Director · Accenture
Antwerp
Karim Bouziani
Karim Bouziani
Strategic Account Manager · SD Worx
Antwerp
Hichame Chenik
Hichame Chenik
Business Unit Director · Planet Group
Antwerp
Fouad Kichauat
Fouad Kichauat
Founder · DataFuze
Antwerp
Hadil Zghibat
Hadil Zghibat
Founder · SYNCTIV
Limburg

"We are not building this for the headlines. We are building it because every one of us wished it had existed ten years ago."

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Membership Value

Every benefit has a
so that behind it.
Here's yours.

We don't list features. We describe outcomes. Every benefit in Amana exists because we asked: what does a professional actually need to grow their business through a network?

Curated Gatherings

Intimate evening events, 40 to 80 members, held in premium venues across Belgium. Designed for real conversation.

So that every event feels worth your time and yields real relationships.

Expert Spotlights

Each gathering features a 15-minute spotlight from a member sharing a lesson, a win, or a hard-earned insight.

So that you leave every event with something actionable.

Structured Give & Ask

Every member declares what they offer and what they need. No guesswork, no awkward pitches. Direct exchange.

So that your ask is heard by the right people, every time.
The Beginning

April 23rd.
Antwerp.
Chapter One.

Our inaugural gathering brings together the 9 founding partners and 30 carefully selected guests for an evening of real conversation, structured exchange, and the kind of connection that doesn't happen by accident. Every person in the room was personally invited or reviewed.

18:30
Welcome & Reception
Arrive at Loma Linda. No nametag queues. The room does the work.
19:00
Founder Address
Why we built this. What we're building together. What we ask of you.
19:30
The Give & Ask Circle
Every person states one offer and one need. Direct. Dignified. Remarkably effective.
20:00
Dinner & Deep Conversation
Curated seating. Real conversations. No rushing.
22:00
Close & Follow-Up
Connections captured. Follow-ups sent within 48 hours.
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Kickoff: Strengthening the Community
Founding Gathering · Invitation Only
📅Thursday, 23rd April 2026 · From 18:30
📍Loma Linda · Lintsesteenweg 300, 2540 Hove (Antwerp)
👥9 founders + 30 invited guests · Full capacity
🔒Every attendee personally reviewed
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39 confirmed9 founders · 30 guests
Next Gathering: TBA
Applications open now. Be first in line.
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The Standard

Not everyone belongs here.
That's the point.

We don't filter on job title or revenue. We filter on character. If you recognise yourself below, we want to hear from you.

You've built something real.

A business, a career, a reputation. You're not looking for your first break. You're looking for the right room.

You give before you ask.

Your first instinct in a room is "who can I help?" not "what can I get?" That mindset is the currency of this network.

You show up.

Membership is not a subscription you forget about. You attend, you engage, you make referrals. Passive members weaken a network.

Your sector doesn't matter.

Finance, tech, law, construction, healthcare, creative. We don't care about the industry. We care about the professional.

You feel the connection.

Moroccan roots mean something to you. Not as a checkbox, but as a lived experience. You understand why this community is different.

You want the room to be better because you walked in.

Not for visibility. Not for the title. Because you believe a strong community is worth investing in.

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Every application is reviewed personally by the founding team.

Ready to be considered?

This is not a sign-up form. It's an application. We review every submission personally, and we're looking for professionals who are serious about contributing.

Tell us about yourself

Applications are reviewed within 5 business days. Your information is kept strictly confidential.