King Mohammed VI lays foundation stone for youths women activities centers in Nador region (Northeast)

Morocco's King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Monday laid foundation stone for three centers to promote youth and women activities in the northeastern region of Nador.

Two of the centers, one for women and one for youth activities, are located in Selouane (12 km east of Nador city). They will be co-managed by local authorities and associations.

The first, to cost an estimated 2 million Dirhams (US$ 222,000), will cover a 600msq, including a 400msq indoor. It will comprise two workshops, two multi-purpose rooms, a literacy class and an administrative building.

The youth center, of a 2,600msq surface, is meant to alphabetize, train and assist women in health and legal realms. It will cost some 3 million Dirhams (US$ 333,000).

The center that will comprise a multi-purpose room, a documentation center, a multi-media facility, an administrative building, a cafeteria and two sport grounds, is aimed at promoting youth cultural and sports activities for a better integration.

The third project, to be dedicated to youth activities in Nador's Hay Al Matar district, will cost 5 million Dirham ($ 555,000).

It will be built on a 5,800msq surface and include a multi-purpose room, four workshops, a library, a multi-media facility, a sport ground and an administrative building.

The center will play a role in local associations' economic, social and cultural development efforts.