Casablanca – Nearly two and a half years after the devastating Al Haouz earthquake of September 2023, Morocco has made significant progress in rebuilding affected areas. According to the latest government reports, more than 54,000 homes have been rebuilt or rehabilitated, while over 3,000 additional homes remain under construction, reflecting a steady pace in restoring housing for displaced populations.

The updates were announced during a meeting chaired by Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Rabat on March 17. The meeting brought together the interministerial committee responsible for supervising the reconstruction program and the third session of the Strategic Steering Council of the High Atlas Development Agency (ADHA), which oversees implementation of all program components.

Housing and financial support

The government confirmed that construction and rehabilitation work has been completed for 54,425 homes, as part of a broader initiative to provide safe and adequate housing for families affected by the magnitude 7 earthquake, which struck central and northern Morocco. The disaster caused 2,960 deaths, over 6,100 injuries, and affected nearly 2,930 villages, impacting around 2.8 million people.

Financial support for affected families exceeds $742 million, including approximately $485 million allocated for reconstruction and rehabilitation of homes and over $258 million for emergency monthly aid of $258 per family, benefiting more than 63,000 families. Each family whose home was fully destroyed is entitled to a total of $14,000, disbursed in four installments linked to reconstruction progress.

Infrastructure rehabilitation

Significant efforts have also been devoted to rehabilitating critical infrastructure. More than $258 million has been mobilized for debris removal, road reopening, and repairs to damaged public utilities. Current projects include rehabilitating 288 kilometers of roads, 49 engineering structures, and 8 kilometers of road signage, with completion rates varying between 10% and 90%, depending on the project.

Education and healthcare

Education has been a priority in the reconstruction program. Out of 1,718 schools included in the program, 372 have been completed, and projects have been launched for 1,090 additional schools in Al Haouz, Taroudant, Azilal, Chichaoua, and Ouarzazate. The total budget for school reconstruction exceeds $361 million, aiming to restore access to quality education for children in affected communities.

Healthcare infrastructure has also seen substantial progress. Rehabilitation and reconstruction have been completed for 110 health centers, and work has commenced on 37 additional centers with a combined budget of $58 million. These efforts aim to restore essential medical services in rural and mountainous areas of the High Atlas.

Agriculture, tourism, and social economy

The reconstruction program also extends to agriculture and rural livelihoods. Farmers have received free distributions of livestock and barley, while irrigation and agricultural infrastructure have been rehabilitated. Fourteen drinking water systems have also been restored, ensuring access to potable water.

The tourism sector, vital to the local economy, is recovering with 235 accommodation establishments rehabilitated, representing 98% of the program’s beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the social and solidarity economy has benefited with 180 cooperatives receiving full reconstruction support and 1,101 artisan workshops receiving initial funding.

Religious and cultural heritage

Rehabilitation efforts have encompassed religious and cultural sites. A total of 1,239 mosques have reopened after restoration, while 64 historical and archaeological sites are undergoing preservation work to safeguard Morocco’s cultural heritage in the High Atlas region.

Strategic outlook

During the meetings, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch urged all stakeholders to accelerate the pace of work and provide effective field-level solutions for the remaining projects. The ADHA’s Strategic Steering Council approved the agency’s 2026 work program and budget, signaling a transition from emergency recovery toward sustainable and inclusive development for rural and mountainous communities.

This comprehensive approach reflects Morocco’s commitment not only to rebuilding homes but also to restoring livelihoods, public services, and cultural heritage. By combining financial aid, infrastructure rehabilitation, and economic support, the government aims to enable affected populations to regain stable living conditions and long-term resilience.