Rabat Ville Aménagements (RRA), Rabat’s urban planning authority, has released a tender call for the construction of the National Museum of Archaeology and Earth Sciences in Rabat, according to an announcement on its official website.
The RRA estimates the cost of the groundwork and stabilisation phase of the project at over 82 million MAD.
Spaning 2.7 hectares across the former U.S. Embassy site, the museum will serve as a hub for showcasing Morocco’s rich archaeological history and the Earth sciences.
The museum will house collections from universities, excavation sites and existing museums managed by the Ministry of Culture.
A team of national experts will be responsible for curating thousands of artefacts that will be displayed.
In addition to its cultural purpose, the facility will also provide training for professionals in restoration, conservation, and museum expertise. The newly trained experts will be instrumental in preserving existing artefacts and unearthing those yet to be discovered.
The project is expected to contribute to Morocco’s growing museum network, reinforcing efforts to preserve and promote the country’s vast heritage.
Prior to its designation as Morocco’s capital city at the beginning of the 20th century, Rabat had a long and varied history, witnessing the rise and fall of numerous empires.
Archaeological findings in the area suggest the previous presence of Phoenician, Roman and Byzantine civilisations, illustrating the city’s extensive history over many millennia.