El Hajeb: Restoration Works Advance at Historic Moulay El Hassan I Kasbah Amid Calls for Sustainable Cultural and Tourist Valorization

EL HAJEB — Rehabilitation and architectural restoration works are advancing steadily at the historic Kasbah of Moulay El Hassan I in the city of El Hajeb, as part of a heritage preservation program designed to restore the monument’s historical prestige and integrate it into the urban, cultural, and tourism fabric of the province.

Preserving Authentic Architecture While Upgrading Public Spaces

As structural reinforcement of the ramparts, bastions, and interior courtyards progresses, the project’s contours are becoming increasingly visible. The restoration adheres to traditional Moroccan building techniques to safeguard the Kasbah’s historical authenticity while equipping its surrounding spaces for public and cultural use.

Civic Calls for an Integrated Cultural and Tourism Management Model

Local cultural associations and heritage researchers in El Hajeb have welcomed the physical restoration while emphasizing that the project’s long-term success depends on adopting a sustainable post-completion management vision—transforming the Kasbah into a vibrant hub for museums, artisan exhibitions, and eco-cultural tourism.