Inauguration of New Facilities in Agadir
On Tuesday, a series of new cultural, social, and sports facilities were inaugurated in Agadir, marking the celebration of the 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI's ascension to the throne. The event was presided over by Aziz Akhannouch, the Head of Government and President of the Agadir Municipal Council, who was joined by Saïd Amzazi, the Wali of the Souss-Massa region, and Karim Achengli, the President of the Souss-Massa Regional Council. These newly established facilities are part of the Agadir Urban Development Program for 2020-2024, which was launched by the King in February 2020, aiming to enhance the cultural, social, and sports offerings available to local residents.
Community Focused Developments
The delegation inaugurated the Cheikh Maa El Aïnin Cultural Complex located in the El Khyam neighborhood. This facility underwent rehabilitation to provide a suitable environment for cultural, artistic, and associative activities, thereby supporting local initiatives and enhancing the cultural offerings for residents in both the neighborhood and surrounding areas. Additionally, the Social Activities Complex in the Amsernate neighborhood was inaugurated, covering a built area of 950 square meters and a total covered area of 1,500 square meters spread across three levels. This complex includes dedicated spaces for guidance, training, and social activities, addressing the needs of different community segments and strengthening local social services.
Akhannouch also inaugurated a social and educational facility in the Riad Salam neighborhood, which includes a women's shelter and a youth center. This center spans a built area of 750 square meters and has a total covered area of 1,850 square meters across three levels, featuring spaces for women's training and support, youth mentoring, and the organization of educational and social activities.
Furthermore, the semi-Olympic swimming pool in the El Wifaq neighborhood of Bensergao was opened, covering approximately 2,300 square meters of indoor space alongside around 4,000 square meters of outdoor spaces. This infrastructure boasts a 25-meter by 15.5-meter swimming pool equipped with six lanes, accommodating up to 36 swimmers during training sessions and featuring seating for 250 spectators. The pool aims to foster swimming education and practice, particularly for children and youth, while enhancing the sports offerings in the Bensergao area and providing appropriate conditions for training, competitions, and sporting events.
During the inauguration, Aziz Akhannouch emphasized that the commissioning of these facilities aligns with the ongoing implementation of the Agadir Urban Development Program, in accordance with the Royal Vision that places citizens at the center of the development process. He noted that these achievements reflect the commitment to strengthen local amenities, ensure balanced distribution among the city's neighborhoods, and improve the quality of services offered to the population. Akhannouch further highlighted that these projects are designed to provide women, youth, and children with suitable spaces for engaging in cultural, social, and sports activities, underlining the importance of effective management and sustainability of these services moving forward.
As reported by aujourdhui.ma.
