
Morocco Imposes Fines for Late Self-Construction Cost Declarations
Substantial fines will be imposed on people engaged in "Self-construction" projects in case of late declarations of the cost of their work.

Substantial fines will be imposed on people engaged in "Self-construction" projects in case of late declarations of the cost of their work.

The construction of the road connecting Es-Smara (southern Morocco) to Bir Moghrein, in Mauritania, via Amgala and Tifariti, is almost completed.

The construction sector in Morocco is facing a shortage of skilled labor. This is due to the many infrastructure projects launched in preparation for the 2030 World Cup.

The National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM) is preparing to relaunch the tender for the construction of the Rabat-Casablanca continental highway , recently canceled due to the non-consideration of national preference.

Since December 30, 2024, "All Risks Construction" and "Decennial Civil Liability" insurance policies have been mandatory for the construction sector in Morocco. The measure aims to guarantee the safety of projects and stakeholders.

At a cost of 27 million dirhams, the project to develop the road leading to the Agafay desert will soon enter its active phase. The work, fully financed by the Marrakech-Safi Regional Council, should start in early February.

Recently canceled for non-compliance with national preference, the call for tenders for the realization of the Rabat-Casablanca continental highway will be relaunched within the next week. National companies will now be favored.

The project to build a tunnel connecting Punta Paloma, in Spain, to Punta Malabata, in Morocco, is of paramount importance for the two countries.

Things are accelerating for the project to build a tunnel connecting Punta Paloma in Spain to Punta Malabata in Morocco. The Spanish public company for studies on fixed communication through the Strait of Gibraltar (SECEGSA) has entrusted a German company with carrying out the feasibility study for this underwater rail infrastructure.

In Morocco, construction insurance (All Risks Construction and Decennial Civil Liability) is now mandatory. The measure aims to ensure better risk management on current and future construction sites, and full coverage in the event of a disaster.

In Salé, a neighborhood in the H’ssaine district is currently being demolished. This operation is part of the upgrading of the region supervised by the Agency for the Development of the Bouregreg Valley.

An open construction site, Morocco is attracting foreign companies, particularly French ones. In addition to taking advantage of the local market, the latter are aiming to conquer the African market from the kingdom.