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Tetouan: development of ocean-science training centre

This dossier follows the partnership between the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region and Abdelmalek Essaadi University for ocean-science training.

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Where things stand

Reports published on 3 November 2026 describe MAD 2.5 million in support over five years. The agreement’s exact approval date is not specified.

Ocean sciences: MAD 2.5 million in support reported for Tetouan centre

Reports published by TelQuel and Zawaya24 on 3 November 2026 describe a MAD 2.5 million regional agreement supporting an ocean-science training centre at Abdelmalek Essaadi University.

Tetouan seen from Bouanan.
Tetouan, archive uploaded in 2011; does not show the centre. AdnanAB, public domain, unmodified. — AdnanAB / Wikimedia Commons ; domaine public ; fichier publié en janvier 2011, sans modification.

Planned support is MAD 500,000 annually for five years, covering training, field logistics and the mobility of trainers and experts. The university is to host the centre and coordinate its scientific work.

The announced 2027–2031 programme includes marine data and coastal management. The sources describe a recently approved agreement without specifying its exact adoption date or establishing that all activities have started.

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