Minister: over 40 monuments need urgent action

Moroccan culture and communication minister, Mohamed Achaari, said Tuesday over 40 monument and historical sites need an urgent restoration action.

The minister, who was speaking at question time of the chamber of advisors (upper house of parliament) said Morocco boasts some 400 historical monuments and some other 20,000 historical sites and constructions, such as old walls and vestiges.

He added that the department is allocating an annual 25 million DH $ (2.27 million) and is endeavoring to involve fund donors, deploring the lack of interest of national enterprises.

He also hoped the private sector will contribute to the restoration of old historical sites and monuments.