Casablanca is preparing to launch a project to rehabilitate the historic Bab Marrakech market
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press
The competent authorities of the city of Casablanca have started the process of registering traders of the old Bab Marrakech market, which dates from the 1920s, as part of preparations for the launch of its rehabilitation project.
Modern standards
The project aims to rebuild the market to modern standards, including amenities such as refrigerators for fish sellers and loading and unloading spaces, in addition to creating a front yard that provides an outlet for residents and visitors of the city.
On Wednesday May 8, 2024, the Casablanca Community Council approved a partnership agreement for the implementation of the project, with the participation of a group of stakeholders, including the State of the Casablanca-Settat region, the prefecture of provinces of Casablanca-Anfa, the regional council, the labor council and the municipal council, as well as the local development company “Casablanca Development”.
Underground garage
The total cost of the project is approximately 80 million dirhams, with the regional council’s contribution being 20 million dirhams, while the community council and labor council each contribute 30 million dirhams.
The project includes the construction of an underground garage that can accommodate 160 cars, in addition to 217 stores and 48 commercial kiosks.
Old town
During the implementation period, which will extend over two years, a temporary market will be set up on rue Boucraa in the wilaya of Sidi Beliout, with an area of 3,600 square meters, and containing 187 commercial units with an area of 7 meters squares. for each unit, in addition to sanitary and technical installations.
The Souk Bab Marrakech rehabilitation project, according to what certain traders have confirmed, constitutes an important step towards the modernization of the old town of Casablanca, while preserving its historical and cultural character, and offering a modern commercial space meeting the needs of needs of traders and visitors.
