King Mohammed launches construction of rehab center for handicapped persons in safi

Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, launched on Friday the construction of a rehabilitation center for handicapped persons in the urban commune of Safi Zaouya, near Safi (350 km south of Rabat).

The sovereign heard explanations on the center that will provide education, medical follow-up, training and professional integration services to disabled persons.

The 8.06 million Dirham (US$ 768,000) facility, built on a 20,000 m2 surface, is made up of a residence and training pavilion and another for leisure and meals, as well as administrative buildings.

The center, to be built over 18 months, will benefit some 6,000 persons.