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| Collectivité urbaine de Casablanca | |
|---|---|
| Name | Collectivité urbaine de Casablanca |
| Settlement type | Urban community |
| Country | Kingdom of Morocco |
| Region | Casablanca-Settat |
| Established | 1976 |
| Seat | Casablanca |
Collectivité urbaine de Casablanca is the statutory urban community that administers the metropolitan area centered on Casablanca, the largest city of the Kingdom of Morocco. It functions within the administrative framework of the Casablanca-Settat region and interacts with national institutions such as the Ministry of Interior (Morocco), the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, and the Office chérifien des phosphates. The institution influences urban policy in relation to regional actors like Mohammed V International Airport, the Port of Casablanca, and the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
The origins of the Collectivité trace to municipal reforms inspired by the French Protectorate in Morocco era and post-independence legislation such as the 1976 decentralization measures enacted after the reign of King Hassan II. Its evolution intersects with periods marked by the Green March, the reign of King Mohammed VI, and economic reforms associated with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Key administrative milestones involved coordination with the Hassan II Mosque project, transport initiatives linked to the Rabat–Tangier motorway, and urban renewal influenced by firms like Société Nationale des Autoroutes du Maroc.
The Collectivité covers the metropolis around Casablanca including neighboring communes referenced in national cartography by the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (Morocco). It borders provinces within Casablanca-Settat such as Mohammedia, Nouaceur, and Berrechid. Coastal frontiers align with facilities like the Port of Casablanca and maritime zones overseen in conjunction with the Ministry of Equipment and Water. Topography transitions from Atlantic littoral zones near Casa Anfa to inland districts proximate to the Atlas Mountains, with spatial planning informed by the Schéma Directeur d'Aménagement Urbain.
The Collectivité is administered by an elected council operating under frameworks promulgated by the Ministry of Interior (Morocco) and legal instruments influenced by the Constitution of Morocco. Executive leadership liaises with provincial governors appointed under statutes dating to the era of Ahmed El Omari and collaborates with municipal mayors aligned with parties such as the Istiqlal Party, the Justice and Development Party (Morocco), the National Rally of Independents, and the Socialist Union of Popular Forces. Oversight mechanisms involve the Court of Accounts (Morocco) and coordination with the Agence urbaine de Casablanca on zoning, finance, and public procurement alongside participation by international partners like the European Investment Bank.
Population trends within the Collectivité reflect migration patterns from regions such as Rabat, Marrakesh, and Fès, with demographic data compiled by the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (Morocco)]. Economic activity concentrates in sectors connected to the Port of Casablanca, manufacturing zones like Casablanca Finance City, and corporations including OCP Group and Royal Air Maroc. The labor market connects to institutions such as the Casa Tramway operator and service clusters near Anfa and Ain Diab, interacting with international trade partners like Spain, France, and China.
Transportation networks include the Casablanca Tramway, the Réseau Express Régional (RER) projects, highways such as the A3 motorway (Morocco), and terminals at Mohammed V International Airport. Utilities are managed with input from bodies like the Office National de l'Électricité et de l'Eau Potable (ONEE) and the Lydec concessionaire. Housing and social services engage with programs inspired by the Millennium Challenge Corporation models and domestic initiatives tracing to the Programme National d'Assainissement and public-private ventures with firms such as Grupo CAF.
The Collectivité encompasses cultural landmarks including the Hassan II Mosque, the Mahkama du Pacha, and historic districts near Old Medina of Casablanca. Urban regeneration projects reference precedents from the Casablanca Cathedral rehabilitation and collaborations with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on heritage conservation. Festivals and institutions like the Casablanca International Film Festival and the Royal Ballet of Morocco shape civic life alongside museums such as the Museum of Moroccan Judaism.
Contemporary challenges address informal settlements documented by the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (Morocco), environmental pressures connected to the Mediterranean Action Plan, and climate-related risks highlighted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Strategic planning coordinates with national strategies like the Plan Maroc Vert for economic resilience and the National Plan for Sustainable Cities for adaptation, involving stakeholders such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and municipal partners across Rabat, Tangier, and Marrakesh to align infrastructure, housing, and investment priorities.