Marrakech is set to welcome the 58th session of the Francophone Housing Network (RHF) on May 8 and 9, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès, under the auspices of the Ministry of National Land Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy. This significant event underscores Morocco's growing role as a key international player in promoting access to housing.
The hosting of this session by Morocco, organized under the effective presidency of Fatima Zahra Mansouri, the Minister of National Land Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy, bears special significance. It comes within the context of a rapidly evolving national dynamic in urban and housing policies in the Kingdom, fully aligned with the royal directives aimed at enhancing access to decent housing, reducing spatial disparities, and supporting sustainable urban development models.
This event, organized by the ‘Al Omrane’ group, will serve as an opportunity to reaffirm its role as a key public player in the implementation of housing and urban policies. The group's contributions to the execution of national programs and its support for balanced urban development across various regions of the Kingdom will further enhance Morocco’s standing in the housing and regional development sectors.
More than just a diplomatic meeting or a ceremonial gathering, this conference will ascend to a genuine intellectual platform where experts and officials from various member countries of the Francophone Housing Network will converge, bringing with them their experiences and solutions to address common housing challenges.
The conference program will include general sessions and specialized workshops addressing several topics, with key discussions revolving around the sustainability of affordable housing and its integration into public policies, as well as the role of technological innovation and sustainable materials in the construction sector.
Additionally, the conference will explore the role of urban governance in promoting spatial justice in housing while emphasizing the importance of sharing successful experiences within the Francophone space, particularly in the context of South-South cooperation, which has become a strategic pillar.
The organization of this event in Morocco exemplifies the country’s steadfast commitment to developing innovative, sustainable, and affordable housing models, a critical challenge faced by countries worldwide in the face of rapid urban expansion and escalating housing crises.
It is important to note that the Francophone Housing Network represents a significant platform for uniting efforts among countries connected by the French linguistic bond to collaboratively address housing issues, granting this session an added strategic value that transcends national borders.
As reported by hespress.com.
