Five new residential developments have just been awarded to Moroccan firms as part of the revitalization effort for the Atalayoun site, located north of Nador. Marchica Med, the public development company leading the initiative, has approved a total of 1.4 billion dirhams in private investment following the selection process tied to open calls for proposals labeled No. 1, No. 2, and No. 5.
The awarded projects fall under three separate housing programs: “Port Residences,” “Riad City,” and the second phase of “Bay Villas.” The selection process, guided by principles of fairness and transparency, resulted in five qualifying bids out of eleven submissions. Contracts were awarded after a public opening of the financial offers, with the highest bids winning.
These developments will span a combined area of 12 hectares and are set to be completed over the next three years. Their primary aim is to boost tourism in Atalayoun, stimulate the local economy, and generate both direct and indirect employment in the surrounding province.
However, no developers stepped forward for other planned facilities, including a clinic, a school, and a hotel. In light of this lack of interest, Marchica Med is launching a comprehensive review to reconsider how these parts of the project might be repositioned or restructured in line with evolving strategic priorities.
This new round of project awards signals a renewed push by the public developer to attract private investment around the Marchica lagoon. The goal is to unlock the site’s full potential while promoting high-value, integrated urban projects. With 2025 shaping up to be a pivotal year for implementation, the focus is squarely on innovation, regional responsibility, and long-term sustainability.
Guided by royal directives, Marchica Med continues to play a central role in reshaping the region, aligning its efforts with a broader national vision for territorial transformation.
