Illegal Sand Mining Threatens Morocco’s Coastline and Environment
27 January 2021
In Morocco, a fringe of the population is involved in vast illegal sand extractions. Trucks transport tons of sand from north to south.
Construction and Public Works
Agadir’s 40.5 km Ring Road Project Begins: Airport-Port Connection to Boost Infrastructure
16 January 2021
In Agadir, the development work on the first section of the Northeast Boulevard connecting the airport to the RN11 is entering the execution phase. At a cost of 770 million (…)
Morocco Unveils Ambitious Infrastructure Projects for 2021, Including Dakhla-Atlantique Port
10 January 2021
In addition to the continuation of ongoing projects, Morocco wants to implement major projects this year 2021. These projects will change the face of the kingdom.
Fez Road Construction Halted: Residents Frustrated as Major Thoroughfares Left Unfinished
7 January 2021
All the redevelopment sites of the main roads in Fez are at a standstill and constitute a danger for citizens. The authorities claim that the work will soon resume, but the (…)
Moroccan Party’s $4 Million Luxury HQ Sparks Controversy Amid Economic Crisis
4 January 2021
The construction work on the headquarters of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) was launched on January 1 by its Secretary General, Saad Eddine El Otmani. The (…)
Investigation Launched into Illegal Construction Boom in Berrechid, Morocco
2 January 2021
The governor of Berrechid province has ordered an investigation into the anarchic constructions carried out by certain local elected officials. These constructions, which pose (…)
Morocco’s Construction Sector Shows Signs of Recovery as Cement Sales Improve
21 December 2020
The construction materials sector is starting to show some signs of recovery after three months of almost complete shutdown of construction sites. At the end of October, the (…)
Morocco’s Taghazout to Unveil 2km Coastal Promenade, Linking Surf Spots
7 December 2020
The preliminary design study (APS) of the Taghazout promenade development plan indicates that the project, which was limited to the area of the Taghazout Bay resort, will be (…)
Spanish Construction Giant ACS Exits Moroccan Market Amid Declining Contracts
6 December 2020
The Spanish group ACS, specialized in construction and infrastructure, has just liquidated Imesapi Maroc, a second subsidiary, operating in the hydraulic engineering trades, (…)
Morocco Favors Ourika Tunnel for Marrakech-Ouarzazate Connection, Study Shows
31 October 2020
The Minister of Equipment met with experts on the progress of studies on the Ourika and Tichka tunnels, connecting Marrakech to Ouarzazate. In view of the relative advantages (…)