Morocco’s National Police (DGSN) inaugurated the “Marrakech Police Officers Training School” on Saturday in commemoration of the presentation of the Independence Manifesto, Morocco’s News Agency (MAP) reported.
Spanning 7,826 m², the Marrakech school accommodates up to 500 trainees and features modern housing, teaching spaces, and outdoor training facilities. It includes a residential area with 16 units, a kitchen, and two restaurants, as well as a medical clinic for first- and second-level consultations.
The teaching pavilion is equipped with a 100-seat multipurpose hall, 10 classrooms, and specialized rooms for IT and video conferencing. It also houses administrative offices, a prayer hall, and ceremonial courtyards, ensuring a comprehensive training environment.
The new institution will enhance police training systems and expand the capacity of facilities dedicated to preparing future officers, focusing on foundational training for new trainees and improving continuous training programs.
The new center aligns with the DGSN’s recently announced structural projects aimed at modernizing and expanding police infrastructure, particularly in regional training hubs.
Prior to the official inauguration, Head of DGSN and Territorial Surveillance Agency (DGST) Abdellatif Hammouchi inspected the Marrakech facility to assess preparations for welcoming the first batch of trainees.
The visit included a tour of the school’s accommodations, educational spaces, and training areas.
During the visit, Hammouchi highlighted the importance of aligning training programs with the new security visions, which prioritizes citizen service and improved security operations.
He indicated the need to instill human rights values in trainees and guard against misconduct to ensure they fulfill their duties in safeguarding public security and freedoms.
Strategic Vision for Police Education
Since 2016, the DGSN has pursued an ambitious reform project to modernize police training, revising recruitment charters and methods while establishing specialized schools across Morocco.
Along with Royal Police Institute in Kenitra, similar facilities now operate in Laayoune, Oujda, Fez, Tangier, Bouknadel, and Fouarat. The upcoming High Center for Police Training in Ifrane will also become a hub for international and African security cooperation.