Early Life
Aziz Akhannouch was born in Tafraout, Morocco, in 1961, and was raised in Casablanca. He earned a management degree from the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada in 1986. He is married to Salwa Idrissi, a businesswoman and they have three children.
Rise to Success
Akhannouch's career began in the family business, Akwa Group, which was founded by his father and Ahmed Wakrim in 1932. He inherited his stake in the company, which operates in various sectors, including energy, gas, real estate, tourism, and media. Akwa Group has a significant presence in Morocco's economy, with key subsidiaries like Afriquia (fuels) and Afriquia Gaz. Akhannouch expanded the company's operations and diversified its interests, becoming a major player in the Moroccan market.
Key Business Strategies
Key business strategies include focusing on the oil and gas industry, diversification into other sectors like real estate, tourism and media, and strategic partnerships to maintain market dominance. He has been involved in the discovery of natural gas. He also expanded into real estate with various projects across Morocco. Akhannouch’s wife, Salwa El Idrissi Akhannouch, is a successful businesswoman in her own right, contributing to the family's overall business success.
Philanthropy
Information on his specific philanthropy is not readily available in the search results. However, he is known for his philanthropic activities and has made significant contributions to various social and educational causes. He is also involved in promoting Moroccan culture and heritage.