Rabat, Morocco inaugurates the Mohammed VI Tower. Green, extra-luxury and disaster-proof

The realisation, in a 'Design & Build' formula, was entrusted to a consortium consisting of Besix, a Belgian group specialised in the realisation of complex works and already protagonist in the construction of the Burj Khalifa, and Tgcc, a Moroccan leader in the public works and construction sector.

The tower project is part of the desire to create an impressive building, yes in terms of design, but above all green. It was a winning bet because by following the highest environmental standards it obtained the international Leed certification. Technological innovations such as the façade made entirely out of photovoltaic panels together with rainwater harvesting and energy recovery systems helped Mohammed Tower IV win this title.

Furthermore, the presence of 36 lifts allows connections between various levels, not to mention the foundations that are 60 metres deep. This will allow the Moroccan 'colossus' to withstand earthquakes or river floods, not to mention the sophisticated damping system that makes oscillations caused by the wind null or barely perceptible to humans. The south façade and basement are clad with a double skin consisting of 3,900 square metres of high-performance photovoltaic panels, capable of capturing and harnessing solar energy. This solution effectively combines thermal protection and green energy production, in a harmonious balance between aesthetic appeal and technological performance.

French interior architect Pierre Yves Rochon has been entrusted with the design and decoration of elegant, refined and luminous spaces. Spaces that are both contemporary and timeless, in which noble materials such as white marble, engraved bronze, brushed brass, Cordova leather, ceramic zelliges and refined wood panelling find full expression.
Almost 7,000 works signed by some 143 Moroccan and international artists are thus presented to art enthusiasts, creating a veritable artistic itinerary that is fully in line with the vision of Rabat, 'City of Lights, Moroccan Capital of Culture'. This extraordinary artistic selection also includes rare pieces, created in keeping with the Tower's imposing dimensions: monumental chiselled wrought-iron doors, giant sculptures, wall frescoes, painted ceilings, stucco walls and traditional plaster calligraphies, including quotations from the Andalusian Golden Age poets Al Idrissi and Ibn Al Khatib.