The Mohammed VI Tower, a 250-metre skyscraper designed by Spanish architecture studio Rafael de La-Hoz and Moroccan architect Hakim Benjelloun, has officially opened in Rabat, Morocco. The tower is now the tallest building in Morocco and the third tallest in Africa, according to verified reports.
The tower's design is inspired by a rocket, symbolizing Morocco's ambition and progress. It features 55 floors and includes office spaces, a luxury hotel, and observation decks offering panoramic views of the capital city and the Bouregreg River.
Construction of the Mohammed VI Tower began in 2014 and was completed in 2023, with the official opening taking place in early 2026. The project is part of a larger urban development plan for the Bouregreg Valley, aimed at boosting tourism and economic growth in the region.
The tower surpasses the previous tallest building in Morocco, the Casablanca Twin Center, which stands at 115 metres. In Africa, it is now only behind the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg (223 metres) and the Leonardo in Sandton, South Africa (234 metres), though some sources list the Mohammed VI Tower as the second tallest if including the antenna of the Carlton Centre.
