Head of Government chairs the Interministerial Commission meeting for the Al Haouz earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation program, and the 3rd meeting of the Strategic Orientation Council

• Completion of construction and rehabilitation work for 54,425 homes, with over 3,000 more currently underway;
• Over 7.2 billion dirhams in total financial aid distributed to families affected by the earthquake;
• More than 63,000 families have benefited from emergency aid fixed at 2,500 dirhams per month;
• Upgrading and reconstruction of 372 schools, and launch of projects for an additional 1,090 institutions;
• Upgrading and reconstruction of 110 health centers, and commencement of work on 37 additional centers;
• Reopening of 1,239 mosques and ongoing restoration work at 64 archaeological sites.
   

The Head of Government, Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, chaired on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Rabat, a meeting of the Interministerial Commission in charge of the general reconstruction and rehabilitation program for the areas affected by the Al Haouz earthquake. He also presided over the 3rd meeting of the Strategic Orientation Council of the High Atlas Development Agency, which was established in accordance with the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, to monitor the implementation of the various components of this program.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Head of Government praised the momentum established in the implementation of this program thanks to the High Royal Directives. He called on the agency and the various stakeholders involved to increase the pace of work and provide the necessary speed and efficiency to complete the remaining projects and provide field-based solutions for the benefit of the affected population.
Subsequently, the Director General of the High Atlas Development Agency presented a report on the overall progress of the program's implementation and the main achievements in various sectors. Notably, in terms of construction and rehabilitation operations, work has been completed on 54,425 homes, while more than 3,000 homes are currently being built.
The total amount of financial aid distributed to families affected by the earthquake exceeded 7.2 billion dirhams, of which 4.7 billion dirhams went toward reconstruction and rehabilitation aid, and over 2.5 billion dirhams toward emergency aid (fixed at 2,500 dirhams monthly), benefiting more than 63,000 families.
In the infrastructure sector, funds exceeding 2.5 billion dirhams have been mobilized, primarily for rubble removal and the reopening of blocked roads and pathways. Ongoing work covers 288 km of roads, 49 engineering structures (bridges/viaducts), and 8 km of signaling, with completion rates ranging between 10% and 90% depending on the project.
The meeting also reviewed achievements in the education sector, with projects involving the reconstruction and rehabilitation of 1,718 schools for a total budget of over 3.5 billion dirhams. Rehabilitation and reconstruction work has been completed for 372 institutions and launched for an additional 1,090 institutions in the provinces of Al Haouz, Taroudant, Azilal, Chichaoua, and Ouarzazate.
In the health sector, rehabilitation and reconstruction work for 110 health centers has been completed, while operations for 37 additional centers have begun, with a total budget of 562 million dirhams.
In the agriculture sector, the preliminary action plan involving the free distribution of livestock and barley to farmers has been completed, along with the rehabilitation of agricultural and water infrastructure. Furthermore, 14 drinking water supply systems have been rehabilitated.
In the tourism sector, 235 tourist accommodation establishments have finalized their construction and rehabilitation work, representing 98% of the establishments selected to receive support.
In the social and solidarity economy sector, the commission noted that 180 cooperatives have received all installments of the subsidy intended for the reconstruction, fitting out, and equipping of their premises. Additionally, 1,101 artisan workshops have received the first installment of their designated subsidy.
The meeting also highlighted the reopening of 1,239 mosques following the completion of construction and rehabilitation work, as well as the continuation of restoration efforts at 64 archaeological and historical sites as part of the strategy to preserve and enhance the national cultural heritage.
Regarding the third meeting of the Agency’s Strategic Orientation Council, it allowed for the review and approval of several agenda items, including the overall execution status of the program, the proposed action plan for projects to be carried out by High Atlas Development Agency on behalf of the State for the 2026 fiscal year, and the Agency's own budget project for the year 2026.