Fès approves 400 million dirham reconstruction of Hassan II Stadium and other major development projects

The Hassan II Stadium in Fès is set for a 400 million dirham reconstruction. The project's funding includes 40 million dirhams from the Fès commune, 100 million dirhams each from the Fès-Meknès region and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and 150 million dirhams from the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports. The reconstruction will feature new stands, a natural grass pitch, warm-up areas, medical and technical examination rooms, and a press center. Additionally, a 100 million dirham football training center will be established for the Maghreb de Fès club. Beyond sports, the Fès communal council approved a 300 million dirham project for a new generation bus station, with the commune contributing 100 million dirhams. This station, to be built on a 6-hectare site in Aïn Cheggag, aims to modernize public transport, improve connectivity, and stimulate the local economy. The council also approved the 120 million dirham reconstruction of the central market, which will cover 3,618 square meters and include a ground floor, an upper floor, and two levels for parking and logistics. Further approvals included a loan request from the Communal Equipment Fund for development projects, the reprogramming of 13.325 million dirhams from the budget for 2026 to develop sports facilities and weekly markets, the installation of free public Wi-Fi in certain public squares, and an amendment to a partnership agreement with the Fès-Saïss Association for cultural and artistic activ