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Maroc
02-07-2025
- Business
- Maroc
54k Moroccans Benefit from Direct Housing Assistance Program
A total of 54,000 people, including 3,000 in rural areas, have benefited from Morocco's Direct Housing Assistance Program , Secretary of State in charge of Housing, Adib Benbrahim, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the House of Councillors' question time, Benbrahim said that more than 167,000 applications have been submitted across the country, highlighting the program's 'significant results' since its launch last year. He stressed the ministry's special focus on rural areas, noting that the Al Omrane Group has been mobilized to support this effort. Beginning in August, the public developer is set to begin construction on more than 2,930 housing units across 49 emerging rural centers, including Sidi Rahal, Sidi Bouathmane, Ait Ourir, and Zagora. This initiative is expected to spur local economic growth and strengthen housing supply in rural and mountainous areas, he said, adding that Al Omrane, either directly or in partnership with the private sector, aims to deliver 147,000 housing units by 2028. Benbrahim also announced that the second phase of the national Ksour and Kasbah program (2025-2030) will target nearly 100 sites with a combined population of about 40,000, across 15 provinces in five regions. The total cost of this phase is estimated at MAD 1.5 billion, including MAD 550 million from the ministry. The remaining MAD 950 million will be funded by the ministries of Interior, Culture, Islamic Affairs, and Tourism. MAP: 01 July 2025
Ya Biladi
08-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
France : Al Omrane unveils its renovated Paris branch
On Wednesday, the Al Omrane holding company unveiled its newly renovated branch in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. This opening marks a fresh chapter in the holding's ongoing efforts to support the Moroccan community by providing them with a space that blends modernity, authenticity, and warmth. The aim is to assist them with their housing or real estate investment projects in Morocco, explained Amina Bouktab, a board member of Al Omrane, to the MAP news agency. This initiative is part of a broader approach to staying close to Moroccans around the world (MDM), which also includes Al Omrane's presence at various international fairs and year-round support activities for MDM. Amina Bouktab also highlighted that Al Omrane offers a digital platform that provides all the products and services, along with useful information regarding housing or real estate investments in Morocco. The Paris branch of the Al Omrane group represents a pivotal step in the overall strategy that positions MDM as key partners in the territorial development of the country, added the official. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the chairman of Al Omrane's board, Housni El Ghazaoui, the Moroccan Consul General in Paris, Nada Bakkali Hassani, the mayor of the 17th arrondissement of the French capital, Geoffroy Boulard, and members of the Moroccan community.
Morocco World
06-02-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Pledges to Provide ‘Pass Jeunes' Holders Access to Affordable Housing, Internships
Rabat - Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid signed on Thursday morning a partnership agreement with Secretary of State for Housing Adib Benbrahim and Al Omrane CEO Hosni Ghazouani to support young Moroccans seeking affordable housing. The initiative targets beneficiaries of the 'Pass Jeunes' program, a government effort to improve youth mobility, cultural access, and housing opportunities. The 'Pass Jeunes' is a free mobile app designed for Moroccans aged 16 to 30. It offers a range of benefits to make cultural, sports, transport, and accommodation services more accessible across the country. During today's signing, Bensaid described the agreement as a major step in expanding the services available to young people. 'As you know, the Ministry of Youth launched the generalization of 'Pass Jeunes' services over a month ago,' he said. 'We had promised at the time to introduce new services each month, recognizing that young people have different needs. Today, we are pleased to sign this partnership, which is a real effort from both the ministry and Al Omrane,' the minister added. Meanwhile, Al Omrane CEO, noted the social mission behind this initiative is ' offering young Moroccans the opportunity to access decent housing, while also encouraging Moroccan youth to invest in lands under preferential conditions and prices.' The Secretary of State for Housing also expressed his commitment to the program. 'This partnership supports the program launched by the Ministry of Youth,' he said. 'Of course, under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Ministry is contributing to this program by offering certain benefits to young people, through Al Omrane.' This agreement follows national directives to provide better prospects for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. It reflects the 2021-2026 government program's focus on youth inclusion and social advancement. This agreement, which applies both to young Moroccans living in Morocco and those living abroad, gives a 5% discount on all Al Omrane housing projects by virtue of the 'Pass Jeunes' card. There will also be an additional 2% discount in the case of promotional offers. Reductions will vary between MAD 15,000 and MAD 100,000, though larger reductions can be made for apartments whose prices are above MAD 2 million. Eligible housing projects cover several cities and regions, including Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca, Laayoune, Oujda, and Tetouan, among others. Other apartments and land plots are part of the offer that will be offered to young buyers. Entry programs for the youths into the job market are also part of this partnership. Al Omrane has for instance pledged to provide a space for interns within its establishment to let the youth explore their industry of choice. One of the biggest concerns for young people is entering the job market. 'To do that, they often need experience, which is not always easy to gain,' Bensaid explained. 'Al Omrane is opening its doors to provide internships across the country. These will give young people the skills and experience needed to integrate into the job market, within a recognized state institution that plays a key role in housing development.' Combining housing support with professional opportunity, this agreement offers much more to young Moroccans than just a house; it is meant to open them to economic and social stability. Read Also: CNDH Launches Major Youth Rights Initiative at Casablanca Children's Book Fair
