To boost growth and improve the quality of life in the area, the city of Dakhla launched a number of socioeconomic development projects on Wednesday in the areas of, health, sports, and infrastructure in honor of the 49th anniversary of Morocco’s Green March.
Launched under the guidance of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab’s Governor Ali Khalil, the projects include the opening of a local sports facility in the Salam neighborhood.
Constructed in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports and completed within six months, the complex features artificial turf fields, locker rooms, sports equipment, a surveillance system, and ample parking, creating accessible spaces for the community’s youth and sports enthusiasts.
The governor, accompanied by regional officials including the head of the Regional Council, El Khattat Yanja, has also initiated work to expand and renovate Al-Walaa Avenue at a cost of MAD 282 million. This key project will rehabilitate the city’s northern entrance, incorporating 14 kilometers of new sidewalks, green spaces, and improved roadways, representing a significant step in upgrading Dakhla’s infrastructure.
Erragheb Hormatollah, President of Dakhla’s Communal Council, described the project as critical to enhancing the city’s connectivity and entryways, part of broader development efforts in Morocco’s southern regions under King Mohammed VI’s leadership.
The celebration also included laying the cornerstone for Morocco’s sixth SOS Children’s Village, the first of its kind in the southern provinces. Designed to provide alternative care and personal development for children, the village will house over 60 children in eight residential units and feature classrooms, a media center, music and dance spaces, and art workshops.
Dakhla also inaugurated a new International Clinic, established by private healthcare leader Akdital Group, bringing state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to the area. At a cost of MAD 269 million, the clinic offers specialized and comprehensive medical and surgical services, positioning itself as a critical healthcare resource for the region.