Dec 15, 2025

Morocco: Urban Safety Concerns Grow Amid Deadly Floods and Building Collapse$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Deadly flash floods in Safi and the collapse of residential buildings in Fes have killed dozens of people in recent days, intensifying scrutiny of urban safety, infrastructure resilience, and the state’s ability to prevent foreseeable disasters across Morocco.

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