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Morocco opens $700M skyscraper as it boosts global ambitions
The $700 million tower is expected to create 450 direct jobs and 3,500 indirect ones, developers said.
- Morocco's $700 million, 55-story Mohammed Tower opened this week in Salé, featuring a luxury Waldorf Astoria hotel, offices, and upscale apartments named for King Mohammed VI.
- Morocco relies heavily on tourism economically and seeks to attract more visitors, positioning itself as a leading regional player ahead of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
- Conceived by billionaire Othmane Benjelloun, the project took eight years with more than 2,500 workers from over a dozen countries. Leila Haddaoui, director of development company O Tower, said it will generate 450 direct jobs and 3,500 indirect ones.
- The structure stands near the Grand Theatre of Rabat, designed by the late Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. Founders view the tower as a symbol of Morocco's growing soft power in Africa and the Middle East.
- Critics argue development is concentrated along Morocco's Atlantic corridor while other areas remain underdeveloped, an issue highlighted by Gen Z-led protests last year over high unemployment and struggling public services.
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Morocco Unveils 55-Storey $700M Skyscraper To Boost Tourism
By Enyichukwu Enemanna Morocco this week opened its $700 million, 55-storey skyscraper, a move that underscores the country’s expanding global ambitions, especially with regards to raising its tourism potentials. Named after King Mohammed VI and inspired by a rocket on its launchpad, the 820-foot Mohammed VI Tower will feature a luxury Waldorf Astoria hotel, offices, shops, restaurants and upscale apartments. Among Africa’s tallest skyscrapers,…
The Mohammed VI Tower, which receives its name from King Mohammed VI and is inspired by a rocket on its launch platform.
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