Cadi Ayyad University جامعة القاضي عياض is a university in Marrakesh and one of the largest universities in Morocco. One of its associated colleges, was created in 2000 by the Ministry of Higher Education and specializes in engineering and scientific research.[1][2] Cadi Ayyad University was established in 1978 and operates 13 institutions in the Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco in four main cities, including Kalaa of Sraghna, Essaouira and Safi in addition to Marrakesh.