Morocco to launch socioeconomic projects in northern provinces

King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, arrived in the northern Moroccan city of Tangiers on Monday evening.

During the trip that evidences the interest he grants to the inhabitants of the region, King Mohammed VI will launch several social-economic projects.

The sovereign will equally inquire about the progress made in the execution of the projects he launched or visited during his visit to the northern provinces last October.

During the royal trip that included the cities of Casablanca, Mohammedia, Kenitra, Larache, Tangier, Tetuan, Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, Nador, Berkane, Oujda, Taourirt, Taza, Fez, Meknes and Khemisset, the king had inaugurated, or was briefed, in every stop, on projects meant to promote economic and social development and improve the life of the populations.

In Tangiers, the sovereign had been briefed on the Gznaya industrial zone, whose construction has required some $10 million (100 million DHS) to develop the 260 acre area into 1,260 ready-to-use spaces, the offshore export zone of Tangier, the sports complex, the wholesale market as well as efforts of fighting unhealthy housing in the city.

The king had also dedicated a number of social projects in the city.