King Mohammed launches habus library construction and tour ras aghil mosque construction site

Morocco's King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, launched Friday construction works in downtown Meknes of the national Habus Library.

The king was briefed on the cultural project undertaken by the ministry of Habus and Islamic Affairs worth 3 million USD and covering 3 hectares. Eight major halls making up the backbone of the structure will shelter computers, audio-video material, documentation, manuscripts, reprography and files which add up to three reading-halls. Other halls provide for research, shelving, the blind, administration, publishing, conference and prayers.

The complex, a landmark architectural achievement to open doors in two years is meant to collect, process, preserve and disseminate national documentary heritage and provide a space for cultural activity.

The king later headed for the Belle Vue area in Meknes to visit the construction site of the Ras Aghil mosque built by the ministry.

The mosque which could host a crowd of 650 is nearly completed covering 10,500 M2 with costs standing at 2.26 million USD.