By royal instructions from King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan inaugurated the Mohammed VI Tower, unveiling one of Morocco’s highest profile urban projects in the twin cities of Rabat and Salé.
The Mohammed VI Tower is one of Morocco’s most prominent recent urban projects, located in the Bouregreg Valley between Rabat and Salé as part of a broader effort to redevelop the riverfront and reshape the capital’s urban identity.
The tower rises to about 250 meters across 55 floors, making it the tallest building in Morocco and among the tallest in Africa.
On this occasion, Crown prince toured various parts of the Tower, notably the main lobby, where he was briefed on this grand structure and examined samples of the Moroccan artisanal materials used in its construction, the area designed to host conferences, as well as the library.
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan also visited a model apartment, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, as well as the Rabat and Salé Heritage Observatory located atop the Tower, offering an exceptional view of Rabat and Salé where city walls, kasbahs and ancient gates tell the story of the twin cities’ rich past.
Rising to a height of 250 meters (55 stories), the new Tower—which now redefines Rabat’s skyline—combines advanced engineering with elegant design, all while meeting the most stringent environmental standards.
It is fully aligned with the objectives of the Bouregreg Valley development project, among the main components of the integrated development program for Rabat, “City of Light, Moroccan Capital of Culture,” initiated under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty the King.
Developed by “O Capital Group,” this project features a luxury hotel, offices, residences, a Rabat and Salé heritage observatory, a conference hall, shops and restaurants, all served by 36 elevators.
The Tower rests on foundations 60 meters deep, designed to withstand earthquakes and river floodings. These foundations also ensure the structure’s long-term stability in a complex geotechnical environment.
Similarly, to counteract movements caused by wind and seismic vibrations, this architectural gem is equipped with an innovative harmonic damper system, ensuring comfort and stability for residents on the upper floors.
The new Tower, which features two facades —one with dynamic lighting and the other equipped with photovoltaic panels—incorporates best practices of eco-construction and next-generation technologies that enhance energy efficiency, in line with Morocco’s commitments to sustainable development.
Beyond energy efficiency, the Mohammed VI Tower incorporates advanced systems for energy recovery and rainwater harvesting. These features helped the new Tower obtain LEED Gold and HQE certifications, positioning this building among the most innovative and high-performance structures on the African continent.
Upon his arrival at the Mohammed VI Tower, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan reviewed a section of the Royal Guard who performed the honors, before being greeted by Wali of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, Governor of the Rabat Prefecture Mohamed Yacoubi, President of the Regional Council Rachid El Abdi, Governor of the Salé Prefecture Omar Touimi, President of the Salé Prefectural Council Noureddine Lazrek, and President of the Salé Communal Council Omar Sentissi.
The Crown Prince was also greeted by Chairman of “O Capital Group” Othman Benjelloun; Administrator of the group Dounia Benjelloun; Zakaria El Kaidi of the Bouregreg Valley Development Agency; and Jamal Benissa of the Aradi Bouregreg company.
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