In the south of Morocco, in the city known for its desert landscapes and camels, Laâyoune City hosted a hackathon organized by the FMPL (Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Laâyoune).
Around 15 teams participated, made up of students from various disciplines and institutions, including:
- FMPL: Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Laâyoune
- ISPITS :Les Instituts Supérieurs des Professions Infirmières et Techniques de Santé
- BTS: Brevet de Technicien Superieur
- ESTL: Ecole Supérieure de Technologie de Laâyoune
- CMC: Cité des Métiers et des Compétences
The central theme of the hackathon was Pediatric Health & Technology, a pressing topic that combines innovation and healthcare for young generations.
The Date is : 30 Jun - 01 July 2025
Before the hackathon kicked off, several conferences were held to set the stage. Here are a few of the key speakers:
Mounir Chaouki : how to manage a creative idea.
Amin Tanani : how to create a business plan.
The atmosphere :
We started the hackathon in a private room, and it wasn’t long before some teams brought in gaming equipment while others focused on their projects. A few played chess. We also gathered for some food with friends — a good excuse to join the hackathon!
After a full day of work, I spent the night sleeping in the faculty mosque — just 4 hours of rest with no blankets, mattresses, or pillows. When I woke up, my back felt like it was broken! Next time, I’ll definitely bring my own "sleep kit."
My group consists of me and my friends, all third-year students from FMPL excepting me. They are:
- Faysal Lakouis
- Mohammed Amine Leili
- Cheikh Naama Samdani
Our idea centered around a SaaS application designed specifically for pediatric medical clinics, with a tiered paid subscription model to cater to different needs. The platform would empower clinics to manage a range of essential services, from scheduling appointments to tracking medical analyses and maintaining detailed vaccination histories. One of the standout features was the integration of interactive graphs, allowing both healthcare providers and parents to visualize and analyze the child's medical data more effectively.
I took charge of developing the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), focusing solely on the front-end using React. This allowed us to quickly prototype the user interface and create an intuitive, user-friendly experience. Meanwhile, the rest of the team focused on other critical aspects: preparing the PowerPoint presentation and fine-tuning the speech they would deliver to the jury, ensuring we could clearly communicate the application’s value and impact.
The Conclusion :
Even though we didn’t win the hackathon or place in the top three, we really enjoyed the experience. It was our first time participating, and we learned a lot from professionals with over 30 years in the industry. Their advice and insights were more valuable than any prize.
For me, the real win in a hackathon is about stealing the show — creating something that makes people say "WOW." It’s not about the tech stack or the position you finish in; what matters is how you present your project and the impression you leave.
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