The same narrow alleyways, red earthen walls and bustling souks, all in a Chinese city that has left many Moroccans convinced they are looking at Marrakech.
Rising 55 stories to a height of 250 meters and spanning a total area of 102,800 m², the Mohammed VI Tower offers a wide range of complementary uses. From office spaces and luxury apartments to a high-end hotel, an observatory, and exhibition areas, the complex serves as a showcase that blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation.
This week’s inauguration of the Mohammed VI Tower highlights the evolution of Morocco’s skyline, from early landmarks like Casablanca’s Twin Center to the latest generation of financial district towers. Here is a look at the country’s tallest skyscrapers.
Inaugurated in 1934, Casablanca’s Georges Orthlieb Pool was once the world’s largest swimming pool and a symbol of the city’s modernist and cosmopolitan ambitions. The pool, which fell into disrepair, was later replaced by the Hassan II Mosque in 1986, the city's most popular landmark.