فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Asni (Al Haouz Province) – One year after the earthquake that struck Al Haouz Province in September 2023, the process of rebuilding the damaged homes has made remarkable progress, reaching 91.33% completion. This brings the project close to its final stages thanks to the comprehensive mobilization of all involved parties, according to Hassan Igighi, coordinator of the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Program for Earthquake-Affected Areas.
Igighi explained in a statement to the Moroccan News Agency (MAP) that nearly 24,000 houses have been constructed according to advanced technical and engineering standards, leading to the removal of all temporary tents that had sheltered victims after the earthquake. The completion rate is expected to reach 93% by the end of September and 96% in the coming months.
He noted that 4% of the affected families have not yet started rebuilding, attributing these cases to inheritance disputes or some individuals’ refusal to start construction despite receiving initial state funding. He confirmed that legal measures are being taken to encourage them to begin reconstruction work.
Igighi added that the early stages of the operation, including rescue efforts, the population survey, debris removal, and issuance of building permits, faced significant challenges due to the difficult terrain and limited access to damaged homes. This required the mobilization of substantial human resources, heavy machinery, and special equipment.
He praised the tight coordination between local authorities, engineers, construction contractors, and local associations, which played a crucial role in achieving these excellent results.
Many beneficiary families expressed their happiness at returning to their new homes and gradually resuming their economic and social activities.
It is worth noting that building permits were granted under strict criteria supervised by architects and specialized study offices, ensuring the application of scientific and technical anti-earthquake standards while respecting the architectural and cultural specificities of the region.
