Fez: A “Green Medina” is planned for an investment of 350 million DH

Power the Fez Medina with clean energy from a solar farm. This is the main project announced by Mouaâd Jamaï, Wali of the Fes-Meknes Region, on the sidelines of the 39th edition of the National Architects Day on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Fes. According to the area manager, this project requires an investment of DH350 million. Enough to finance the installation of 33 MW of electrical power on an area of 96 hectares. With the commissioning of the energy park planned for the second half of 2026, this system is expected to produce around 70 GWh annually. In any case, there seems to be a good start for the spiritual capital, which is now attracting the interest of decision-makers, architects and all public and private actors, “citizens” and visionaries.

The aim of its development goes beyond mere conservation and aims to integrate renewable energy to transform the Fez medina into a “green medina”.

“The architects gathered in Fes are called to create a collective dynamic to ensure a sustainable and lasting future of this spiritual capital,” the Wali said. For him today, Fez is busy with a number of major structuring projects in preparation for upcoming major sporting events, notably the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup.

“The contributions of architects will be crucial to the success of these development projects.” In addition, their suggestions will be taken into account to respond to the issues related to the vulnerability of certain spaces in the city. The Ouislane Valley and Ravin, with their strategic location offering breathtaking views of the Medina of Fes, represent a real call for architectural innovation to make them a development model for ecological tourism.concluded Mouaâd Jamaï.

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