Morocco's Rocket Tower: Job Boost, Criticism

Morocco's Rocket Tower: Job Boost, Criticism

Author: The Daily News Now! April 25, 2026 Duration: 1:33
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Moroccos Mohammed VI Tower: A Skyscraper Revolution in Rabat - The Mohammed VI Tower, a 55-story skyscraper, has been unveiled in Rabat, Morocco, costing $700 million. Shaped like a rocket, it houses a Waldorf Astoria hotel, offices, shops, eateries, and high-end apartments. The tower, Africas tallest, offers stunning Atlantic views and boosts tourism. It promises 450 direct jobs and 3500 indirect ones, but critics argue it exacerbates regional inequality.

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