Casablanca-Settat Council approves 92 billion dirhams in development agreements

The Casablanca-Settat Regional Council has approved 515 agreements totaling approximately 92 billion dirhams since the start of the current term through September 2026. Of this total, the region's contribution amounts to roughly 21 billion dirhams, with the remainder provided by various partners.

Currently, 240 of these agreements have been validated and are ready for implementation, representing a value of 59 billion dirhams. The Regional Development Program, which has a total budget of 47 billion dirhams, has reached an activation rate of nearly 97 percent. Key sectors receiving investment include transport, water, environment, education, health, and sports.

Major infrastructure projects are being prioritized in preparation for the 2030 World Cup. These include upgrading road networks leading to the Grand Stade de Casablanca, rehabilitating stadiums, establishing a national football university center in Bouskoura, and managing urban public transport with 960 buses. Additionally, waste management remains a significant focus, with an initial budget of 14 billion dirhams allocated to projects such as the waste treatment facility in Mediouna.