DR ‹ › The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca will relocate to a new compound in the Casa Finance City, the U.S. Mission in Morocco announced on Saturday. All consulate facilities are affected, including the current office on Boulevard Moulay Youssef and the Dar America cultural center in Gauthier. April 21 will be the last day for American Citizen Services and visa operations at the current site, with services resuming at the new location on April 28. Dar America will close its Gauthier premises on April 10 and reopen in Casa Finance City on May 5. During the transition, emergency assistance for U.S. citizens will remain available through American Citizen Services, while visa applicants are advised to use the official platform for inquiries, the Consulate said in a press release. The new compound is located at Rue des Liserons, Pôle Urbain Casa Anfa (20036, Casablanca). The new facility combines contemporary American architecture with Moroccan influences and includes sustainable features such as solar energy systems and water-efficient landscaping. U.S. Ambassador Duke Buchan described the project as «a modern symbol of American diplomacy» and «the enduring 250-year-old friendship» between the two countries. Consul General Marissa Scott said the new site will improve services and strengthen bilateral ties. The project represents an investment of over $300 million, creating hundreds of jobs and contributing up to $100 million to Morocco's economy during construction. The facility is also a candidate for LEED certification. Morocco, the first country to recognize the United States in 1777, now hosts both the oldest and newest American diplomatic sites: the American Legation in Tangier and the new consulate in Casablanca.
