Authorities in Casablanca have launched extensive preparations ahead of an expected royal visit by King Mohammed VI, who is set to inaugurate several major projects in the city and surrounding areas.
Since Friday evening, local officials have been racing to spruce up the city’s main streets, repainting curbs, hanging national flags and enhancing lighting along routes expected to be used by the king and Crown Prince Moulay Hassan. The crown prince arrived in the economic capital Saturday, where he received a warm public welcome along Mohammed VI Avenue.
According to local officials, the king’s program will include the inauguration of the new fishing port, an expanded passenger terminal to accommodate larger vessels and Africa’s largest shipbuilding and repair facility.
The shipyard project, with an investment of 690 million dirhams ($69 million), is designed to meet rising demand for ship repair, which has overwhelmed facilities in places such as the Canary Islands, according to the National Ports Agency. Equipped with three fitting-out docks, a 5000-ton lifting platform and heavy-duty cranes, the facility will be able to service up to 22 large ships annually, along with hundreds of smaller vessels. Officials say it aims to streamline operations while offering competitive pricing and high-quality services.
The upcoming visit has also prompted heightened security measures. Police units have been deployed across major intersections and traffic circles, with motorcycle patrols assigned to tackle street crime and drug trafficking. Local authorities in Anfa district were instructed to address any shortcomings that could draw royal disapproval.
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