The Oncorad Group is planning to build a hospital-university tower in Casablanca Finance City—a concept still rare in Morocco. This future private facility would combine a multidisciplinary polyclinic with a medical training center, all housed in a vertical structure spanning approximately twenty floors.
The decision to build upward is driven by both practical and strategic factors. As urban land becomes increasingly scarce in Morocco’s economic capital, vertical architecture offers a solution to the space crunch while responding to the growing demand for advanced healthcare services in densely populated areas. The project is also part of Oncorad’s broader expansion strategy, as the group continues to strengthen its presence across various regions of the country.
However, constructing a high-rise hospital comes with a unique set of engineering and logistical challenges. Housing operating rooms, imaging suites, and intensive care units across multiple floors requires exceptional planning. Patient and staff circulation, safety protocols, and clinical workflow efficiency must be seamlessly integrated into the building’s design.
In a city where traditional hospitals struggle to find room to grow, this vertical format could offer a viable alternative. Casablanca, grappling with increasing healthcare needs, is looking for innovative ways to expand its medical infrastructure without pushing services to the urban fringe.
If the project moves forward, it could pave the way for a new type of compact hospital model—one already adopted in major global cities facing similar spatial constraints. This approach could help redefine how healthcare is delivered in Morocco’s urban centers, blending cutting-edge medicine with smart, space-efficient design.
