Moroccan authorities in the northern city of Tangier have launched a comprehensive survey of buildings at risk of collapse following direct instructions from central authorities, according to Hespress AR sources.
The operation, aimed at preventing potential disasters during the current rainy season, involves local administrative officials at various levels and is being carried out at an accelerated pace, the sources said.
The survey is not limited to deteriorating houses within the historic medina but extends to all neighborhoods containing aging buildings constructed several decades ago, particularly those dating back to the 1950s and 1960s.
The initiative follows new directives issued by the Interior Ministry to the regional authorities of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, marking what sources described as a revised approach to a long-standing safety issue. The move comes in the wake of the recent collapse of two adjacent four-story buildings in the city of Fez, which housed eight families and resulted in 22 deaths and multiple injuries.
Authorities in Tangier are widening the scope of inspections to mitigate risks linked to heavy rainfall, which can exacerbate structural weaknesses in older buildings, the sources said.
At the same time, monitoring committees are assessing newer residential developments that experienced flooding during recent rainfall episodes. These inspections focus on suspected urban planning violations and failures by property developers to meet contractual obligations related to infrastructure and drainage works.
According to the sources, several well-known developers in the city could face sanctions if they fail to complete agreed-upon works. Central authorities have issued strict instructions on the matter, calling on Tangier’s governor, Younes Tazi, to enforce the law against all identified violations.
The measures reflect growing official concern over building safety amid increased rainfall and past fatal incidents linked to structural collapses in several Moroccan cities.
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