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Morocco invests MAD 154.6 million in new mosque development for 2025

Morocco's mosque infrastructure is set to expand significantly in 2025, with the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs allocating MAD 154.6 million for mosque construction projects across the country. Minister Ahmed Toufiq announced that the funding will support the completion of 23 existing......

Moroccan Activist Faces Prison After Earthquake Aid Criticism

The Moroccan judiciary has sentenced activist Said Ait Mahdi to a three-month prison term for his criticism of local authorities' handling of earthquake recovery efforts in the Marrakech region. The verdict, delivered on Monday, also included a fine of 10,000 dirhams ($1,000) in damages to each civil......

Morocco Invests $80 Million in Post-Earthquake Healthcare Reconstruction

Morocco has launched a comprehensive MAD 800 million ($79.29 million) healthcare reconstruction initiative in the earthquake-affected Al Haouz region, marking a significant step in the country's recovery efforts following the devastating September 2023 earthquake. Health Minister Amine Tahraoui,......

Morocco's Oukaïmeden Ski Resort Undergoes 378 Million Dirham Transformation

The Moroccan mountain resort of Oukaïmeden is set for a comprehensive modernization initiative, following a high-level meeting of officials at the Al Haouz provincial headquarters. The ambitious project, combining infrastructure upgrades and tourism enhancement, represents a total investment of......

Morocco and EU Partner to Advance Earthquake Recovery with €190 Million Investment

Morocco and the European Union (EU) have signed a €190 million (approximately 2 billion MAD) financing agreement aimed at accelerating the recovery of areas devastated by the 2023 Al Haouz earthquake. The deal, formalized in Rabat by Morocco’s Minister Delegate for the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa,......

Morocco's Sacred Recovery: Over 1,150 Earthquake-Damaged Mosques to Welcome Worshippers for Ramadan

The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced a remarkable milestone in its post-earthquake recovery efforts, with more than 1,150 mosques set to reopen their doors before Ramadan. This achievement represents the successful rehabilitation of most of the 1,217 mosques damaged during the devastating......

Morocco and EIB Sign $532 Million Deal for Al Haouz Earthquake Recovery

Morocco has secured a vital agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance the recovery efforts for the regions affected by the Al Haouz earthquake. The Ministry of Economy and Finance, represented by Minister Delegate Fouzi Lekjaa, and EIB Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris, signed the deal......

Morocco's Resilient Future: Government Enacts Earthquake-Resistant Building Regulations

In a decisive move towards safeguarding lives and infrastructure, the Moroccan government has approved a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at fortifying the country's buildings against the devastating impact of earthquakes. This landmark decision, coming in the wake of the recent Al Haouz earthquake,......

Reviving Agriculture: Al Haouz Earthquake Recovery Program Secures $18 Million

In the aftermath of the devastating Al Haouz earthquake, a significant step towards recovery has been taken, with the announcement of an $18 million program aimed at reviving the region's crippled agricultural sector. The Al Haouz earthquake, which struck in September 2023, left a trail of destruction......