The head of government Minister chaired the 3rd meeting of the Interministerial Commission responsible for the deployment of an emergency program for the rehabilitation and assistance in the reconstruction of homes destroyed by the earthquake.

Head of government Mr. Aziz Akhannouch presided over the 3rd meeting of the Interministerial Commission responsible for the deployment of an emergency program for the rehabilitation and assistance in the reconstruction of homes destroyed following the Al Haouz earthquake. The meeting provided an update on the progress of the program's implementation, which had been the subject of Royal Directives.
The meeting provided an opportunity to examine the mechanisms for the optimal implementation of this emergency program, in accordance with Royal Directives, and in compliance with measures related to rehabilitation and construction in the areas affected by this unprecedented natural disaster. This should be done as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The head of government affirmed that technical teams are currently active in the field, conducting a survey of homes that have collapsed either partially or completely. This data will form a crucial basis for determining the level of support that affected households will receive, in accordance with Royal Directives.
Mr. Aziz Akhannouch emphasized that, within the Interministerial Commission, the government is constantly deliberating and taking action to ensure the smooth progress of the reconstruction operation. This is in line with the Royal Will and in harmony with the architectural heritage and characteristics of each region. The rehabilitation of affected areas will, in general, take into consideration the strengthening of infrastructure and the improvement of the quality of public services.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, presided over a working meeting on Thursday, September 14th, in Rabat, dedicated to the activation of the emergency program for rehousing the affected individuals and providing assistance to the most affected categories following the Al Haouz earthquake. The program provides emergency aid of 30,000 dirhams to affected households, direct financial assistance of 140,000 dirhams for completely collapsed homes, and 80,000 dirhams to cover the rehabilitation of partially collapsed dwellings.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of the Interior, Mr. Abdelouafi Laftit, the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Toufik, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mrs. Nadia Fettah, the Minister of Equipment and Water, Mr. Nizar Baraka, the Minister of National Education, Preschool, and Sports, Mr. Chakib Benmoussa, the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Mr. Khalid Ait Taleb, the Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, Mrs. Fatim Ezzahra El Mansouri, the Minister of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, Mr. Mohamed Sadiki, the Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy, Mrs. Fatima Zahra Ammor, the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mr. Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the Budget, Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa, as well as Mr. Radouane Arrach, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, and Mr. Said Layt, Director of Rural Development and Mountain Areas at the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests.