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Morocco launches development projects in Bir Gandouz and El Guergarat

New facilities include a solidarity market costing MAD 4.11 million and a sports ground for over MAD 821,000.

Morocco inaugurated and launched several projects in Bir Gandouz and El Guergarat on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of Unity Day. These initiatives focus on strengthening commercial infrastructure, improving water supply, enhancing administrative services, and developing educational and sports facilities in southern Morocco.

In Bir Gandouz, a solidarity market opened, costing MAD 4.11 million and funded by local development committees and councils to support young entrepreneurs and boost the local economy. The Aousserd provincial directorate and two commercial agencies in Bir Gandouz and El Guergarat were also inaugurated with an investment of MAD 1.1 million to improve essential services. Work began on rehabilitating Bir Gandouz's drinking water network for MAD 5.16 million, aiming to reduce water losses and increase network efficiency.

A neighborhood sports ground was also opened in Bir Gandouz, costing over MAD 821,000 and funded by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports. The facility includes a mini-football pitch, fencing, and sports lighting, intended to encourage sports participation and social interaction.

Why it mattersResidents of Bir Gandouz and El Guergarat will benefit from improved commercial spaces, administrative services, water supply, and sports facilities.