The Mohammed VI Tower, under construction in the Bouregreg Valley of Rabat, is poised to become a defining landmark for Morocco and the African continent. Upon completion, the skyscraper is designed to reach a height of 250 meters (820 feet), which would make it the tallest building in Africa, surpassing the current record held by the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg (223 meters).
The project is a centerpiece of the "Rabat City of Light" and "Bouregreg Valley" development plans, aimed at modernizing the capital's infrastructure and skyline. It is designed by the Moroccan architecture firm, Driss Kettani & Associates, and is intended to house a mix of offices, a luxury hotel, residential apartments, and commercial spaces.
Construction, led by the Moroccan company TGCC (Travaux GΓ©nΓ©raux de Construction de Casablanca) in consortium with the Chinese group China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), began in 2022. The project represents a significant investment in Morocco's urban development and is seen as a symbol of the nation's economic and architectural aspirations under the reign of King Mohammed VI.
While celebrated as a symbol of progress, the tower has also been part of broader discussions on urban development priorities and architectural identity in Morocco. Its progress is closely watched as a benchmark for large-scale infrastructure projects in the region.
