Morocco's Dakhla & France's Nice to Boost Cooperation

Maroc

18-07-2025

A French delegation from the city of Nice held talks, on Thursday in Dakhla, with the president of Dakhla's communal council, Erragheb Hormatallah, to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation between the two cities across sectors of mutual interest.
On this occasion, the French delegation, led by Olivier Bettati, Special Adviser to the Mayor of Nice, reviewed Dakhla's economic potential and development momentum, including major infrastructure projects underway in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region.
Speaking to the press following the meeting, Bettati said that he was "impressed by the pace of progress on various development projects," and underscored the Enlightened Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in advancing economic development and boosting ties with sub-Saharan African countries.
The delegation was briefed on key projects including the Dakhla Atlantic Port, which Bettati described as a symbol of the city's forward-looking trajectory. He emphasized improvements in access to education and healthcare driven by expanding infrastructure.
Bettati said a planned twinning agreement between Nice and Dakhla aims to establish a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership.
Meanwhile, Hormatallah said the meeting offered an opportunity to discuss future areas of collaboration, including the formalization of the sister-city agreement. He also noted that the delegation received a presentation on major development initiatives launched under the King's leadership, as well as the local council's action plan and completed projects across economic, social, cultural and sports sectors.
During the visit, the French delegation also held meetings with local officials and conducted site visits to the Dakhla Atlantic Port construction site and the seawater desalination plant.
MAP: 18 July 2025