King Mohammed launches construction of national library in rabat

Morocco's King Mohammed, who was accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, launched this Wednesday construction of the national library of the Kingdom of Morocco, part of the "Rabat, capital of Arab culture" celebrations.

The project is destined to endow Morocco with a modern and performing cultural institution that will safeguard documents and cultural legacy and promote the spread of knowledge.

Extending over 53,978 square meters, the project will cost 150 million DH (US$ 15.7 million) to be financed by the Hassan II fund for economic and social development. The national library will feature facilities for the public, spaces for books and audio-visual material, digital documents, post cards, stamps and posters as well as spaces for research, a library of printed material and other documentary funds.

The library will have an Arab and international influence and will be the most important reference in research and cultural exchange, culture minister, Mohamed Achaari said.

The new project will help safeguard the Moroccan cultural heritage and will be a support to students and researchers, he went on.