# Casablanca-Settat regional development and sanitation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/casablanca-settat-regional-development-and-sanitation
> Updated: 2026-10-18T12:00:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Casablanca-Settat Regional Council has approved 515 development agreements totaling approximately 92 billion dirhams through September 2026. Of this total, the region's contribution is roughly 21 billion dirhams, with the remainder provided by various partners. Currently, 240 agreements valued at 59 billion dirhams have been validated and are ready for implementation. The Regional Development Program, with a 47 billion dirham budget, has reached a 97 percent activation rate, targeting transport, water, environment, education, health, and sports.

Significant infrastructure projects are being prioritized for the 2030 World Cup, including road upgrades near the Grand Stade de Casablanca, stadium rehabilitation, and the establishment of a national football university center in Bouskoura. Urban transport management is also a priority, involving 960 buses. Waste management remains a major focus, with an initial 14 billion dirhams allocated to projects such as the Mediouna waste treatment facility.

Concurrently, municipal officials in Casablanca are seeking to increase the annual sanitation budget to address rising pressures on waste collection and public space maintenance. Representatives from several districts have requested an increase for a Zone 3 tender from 25 billion centimes to 35 billion centimes annually, citing increased population density from resettlement programs. The city is moving toward an international tender to enhance waste management systems.

In a recent fiscal development, the Casablanca municipal council, presided over by Nabila Rmili, officially approved the budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year. The approved budget of nearly 5.3 billion dirhams represents a significant increase from the approximately 3.5 billion dirhams allocated in 2021. Of this total, roughly 4.7 billion dirhams are designated for operating expenses, while approximately 800 million dirhams are allocated for equipment and investment.

## Claims

- Morocco's 2027 budget bill includes tax exemptions for FIFA and its subsidiaries. (reported by 13 sources)
- Exemptions include corporate tax and value-added tax (VAT). (reported by 13 sources)
- The fiscal regime for the World Cup will apply from January 1, 2027, to late 2032. (reported by 12 sources)
- Income tax exemptions apply to non-resident players and volunteers. (reported by 12 sources)
- The tax package includes exemptions for CONMEBOL organizations. (reported by 11 sources)
- Morocco is co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. (reported by 10 sources)
- The tax benefits include exemptions on customs duties for tournament equipment. (reported by 3 sources)
- Morocco plans to add 60,000 hotel rooms ahead of the 2030 World Cup. (reported by 2 sources)
- The defense procurement cap is proposed to rise to 190.5 billion dirhams. (reported by 1 source)
- The defense cap increase is 21% above the 2026 level. (reported by 1 source)
- Radisson Group aims to expand from 11 to 30 hotels in Morocco by 2030. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Casablanca officials seek increase in annual sanitation budget

Casablanca City Council members are requesting an annual sanitation budget increase from 25 billion to 35 billion centimes to address rising waste management needs caused by urban population growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/casablanca-officials-seek-increase-in-annual-sanitation-budget

### 2026-10-05: Casablanca-Settat Council approves 92 billion dirhams in development agreements

The Casablanca-Settat Regional Council has approved 515 agreements worth 92 billion dirhams, focusing on infrastructure, waste management, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/casablanca-settat-council-approves-92-billion-dirhams-in-development-agreements

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