Keywords: Local Development


Marjane opens 44th hypermarket in Ouarzazate as part of national expansion strategy

Marjane Group continues to strengthen its footprint across Morocco with the opening of its 44th hypermarket, marking its first establishment in the city of Ouarzazate. The new retail space represents an investment of approximately 130 million dirhams and is expected to generate around 200 direct and......

AfDB approves €150 million credit line to boost local development in Morocco

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €150 million credit line for Morocco’s Municipal Equipment Fund, aiming to support local development projects across the country. The initiative seeks to enhance infrastructure, climate resilience, and connectivity, with a particular focus......

FEC to become a strategic partner for local development in Morocco

Morocco’s Fonds d’Equipement Communal (FEC) is redefining its role in supporting the country’s regions and municipalities. Traditionally focused on providing loans to local governments, the public bank is now expanding its mission to become a comprehensive development partner, offering......

Strengthening Decentralized Cooperation between Morocco and Mauritania

Morocco’s Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, welcomed Yacoub Ould Salem Fall, the Mauritanian Minister Delegate in charge of Decentralization and Local Development, during an official working visit to Rabat from May 4 to 8. The visiting delegation included senior officials from Mauritania’s......

Fez invests $14 million in advanced video surveillance for urban security

City officials in Fez have announced an ambitious initiative to enhance the city's video surveillance network as part of a comprehensive urban development strategy. This project, spearheaded by the Local Development Company Fez Region Planning (FRA), will allocate over MAD 140 million (approximately......

Enhancing Casablanca's Public Transit: Integrating Networks and Updating Fares

Casablanca has taken a decisive step towards refining its public transportation infrastructure by embracing a comprehensive fare restructuring plan. This move comes in anticipation of integrating its bus rapid transit (BRT) and tram lines, marking a pivotal moment in the city's quest to improve mobility......