HIBAPRESS – A. Muhyawi
Today, Fez is no longer just the city that the past yearns for, but rather it has become an open urban workshop that summarizes the ambition of the present and the bets of the future. The image that compares Fez of yesterday and Fez of today is not just a visual scene, but a living testimony to a deep path of transformation that the scientific capital of the Kingdom is witnessing.
In the context of preparations to host major continental events, at the forefront of which is the African Cup of Nations, Fez has entered a new phase of urban rehabilitation, its most prominent title: infrastructure with international specifications. Integrated projects have redrawn the features of the city, increased its attractiveness, and made it the focus of attention of followers inside and outside Morocco. Wide streets, which the international company GTR worked to pave, meet the requirements of modern transportation, structured and grassy sidewalks add an aesthetic and environmental dimension, and buildings whose facades have been redesigned carefully, especially in the city center, which has put on a new look that combines the spirit of authenticity and a touch of modernity. All of this reflects a clear urban vision that makes Fez a livable city, attractive to investment, and ready to host major events. This transformation did not come by chance, but came under the supervision of a highly qualified technical and administrative team, led by the company authorized to prepare the city, led by its general manager Hisham Al-Qurtassi, who demonstrated great ability in managing projects, respecting deadlines, and ensuring quality, in line with the international standards adopted in major cities. Today, Fez has become the talk of everyone, not only for its rich history, but also for its new development model that combines preserving identity and engaging in the dynamics of modernization. Fez, which was a symbol of memory, has also become a symbol of transformation, and a clear message that ancient cities are capable of renewal without losing their spirit. It is a transformation that is not only summarized by words, but is confirmed by pictures, and is touched by the details of daily life, and is consecrated by the trust of the residents and visitors in a city that has regained its place, and is steadily making its way to the future. This field transformation confirms what the people of Fez express in their statements, where they praise the completed works and the tangible improvement in the quality of public spaces and living conditions within the city. The testimonies of the citizens reflect a clear satisfaction with the infrastructure that has been expanded for the streets, better organization of traffic, and improvement of the aesthetics of the neighborhoods and the city center, considering that Fez is today experiencing a pivotal stage that restores its radiance and its deserved position among the major national cities.
