Sefrou invests 19 million dirhams in Bab El Mqam
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MAP
Morocco has launched a 19-million-dirham project in Sefrou to develop Bab El Mqam square, with roads, public spaces, lighting, fountains and green spaces. The operation is funded by Morocco’s Interior Ministry, the Ministry of Territorial Planning and Sefrou municipality, according to MAP.
Morocco’s Sefrou province launched work on Bab El Mqam square on Wednesday, a historic and cultural site in the city, with an investment of 19 million dirhams. The works will cover about two hectares and include refurbishing roads and public spaces, installing fountains, strengthening street lighting and creating green spaces, according to the MAP news agency.
Morocco’s Interior Ministry is financing the project to the tune of 10 million dirhams, the Ministry of Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy is contributing 8 million and Sefrou municipality 1 million. The work is expected to take six months.
Sefrou Governor Ibrahim Abou Zeid also launched two road projects in the province. A 4.55-kilometre track linking El Hricha to Sliouine, in Aghbalou Aqourar municipality, will cost more than 4 million dirhams and is expected to benefit about 1,200 residents within eight months. Another 1.5-kilometre track, between national road No. 8 and the Hassania cooperative in Kandar Sidi Khiar, involves 2.63 million dirhams.
