Keywords: Local Authorities


Casablanca: Woman and Her Son Injured in Derb Ghallef House Collapse

A woman and her son were injured after a house collapsed in the Derb Ghallef neighbourhood of Casablanca on Friday evening, prompting an emergency response from civil protection teams and local authorities. The two victims were taken to hospital for medical treatment, according to the initial information......

Morocco’s regional project agencies more than double investment capacity since 2021

Morocco’s regional investment architecture has undergone a significant expansion over the past four years, with the Regional Project Execution Agencies (AREP) emerging as increasingly important instruments for delivering major projects outside the central administration. According to the 2025......

Airbnb: The European Union Prepares New Restrictions Amid Housing Crisis

The European Commission aims to empower local authorities to better regulate short-term tourist rentals. Airbnb and other platforms could face new restrictions as several major European cities accuse these accommodations of exacerbating the shortage of accessible housing. Brussels Aims to Harmonize Rules The......

France considers letting local authorities decide fate of low-emission zones

The French government is considering giving local authorities the power to decide whether to maintain or abolish low-emission zones (ZFE), in a move aimed at easing political tensions around the controversial policy. Originally introduced to reduce air pollution in major urban areas, these zones restrict......

Casablanca unveils ambitious plan to expand provincial road 3011

Casablanca's local authorities are set to launch an extensive project to triple the capacity of provincial road 3011. This 1.8-kilometer stretch connects the roundabout on Sidi Maârouf road to the overpass spanning the A1 highway. With an allocated budget of 42 million dirhams, the initiative......

Emergency Aid Distributed to Flood-Stricken Residents in Figuig Province

As heavy rainstorms ravaged several regions late last week, local authorities intensified efforts to alleviate the impact of severe flooding. In Figuig Province, helicopters were deployed to reach the hardest-hit areas, ensuring that essential supplies, including clothing, bedding, blankets, medicine,......

Morocco Adopts Humane Strategies to Tackle Stray Dog Population

Morocco is implementing modern, humane methods to address its stray dog and cat population, a pressing issue that poses significant challenges to public health and sanitation. The Ministry of Interior, through the Directorate General of Local Authorities (DGCT), has intensified its efforts by providing......

Mineral Water Tax Boosts Local Government Revenues

Recent figures released by the Ministry of Interior have revealed a remarkable surge in revenues from mineral and table water sources, benefiting local authorities. Revenues soared from 170.3 million dirhams in 2022 to an astonishing 803.2 million dirhams in 2023. According to the Economic, Social and......