This week's inauguration of the Mohammed VI Tower highlights the evolution of Morocco's skyline, from early landmarks like Casablanca's Twin Center to the latest generation of financial district towers. Here is a look at the country's tallest skyscrapers. DR ‹ › This week, Morocco inaugurated its tallest skyscraper, a modern 55-floor tower on the Bouregreg's right bank. The ceremony, chaired by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, marked the rise of a new landmark overlooking the twin cities of Rabat and Salé. Standing 250 meters high, the Mohammed VI Tower now crowns the Kingdom's skyline. Here is a look at the structures that shaped Morocco's vertical landscape. The Twin Center Every skyline has its pioneer. In Casablanca's bustling Maarif district, the Twin Center long held that role. For years, the two towers stood as Morocco's tallest, each rising to 115 meters. Designed by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, with associated architect Elie Mouyal, the complex draws inspiration from traditional Moorish architecture, particularly in its volumes and façade composition. Spanning 93,000 m², the development combines offices, retail spaces, and leisure facilities. Commercial activities occupy the first five floors, while three underground parking levels complete the complex. The East Tower (Tower B) houses the five-star Kenzi Tower Hotel. Inaugurated in 1998, the Twin Center remains a landmark in Casablanca. Maroc Telecom Tower Before the Mohammed VI Tower, Rabat's skyline was defined by the Maroc Telecom Tower. Standing 91 meters high with 20 floors, it serves as the headquarters of Itissalat Al Magrib (IAM). Designed by Jean-Paul Viguier Associés in collaboration with Omar Kobbite and completed in 2013, the 29,700 m² building overlooks Hay Riad. It houses offices, a showroom, a museum, a restaurant, and an auditorium. Its design balances interior and exterior spaces, playing on contrasts between light and shadow, tradition and modernity. ANP Casablanca Tower Back in Casablanca, the 25-storey, 105-meter-high ANP Tower houses the headquarters of the National Ports Agency. Located opposite Casa-Port train station, the building required an investment of 340 million MAD and occupies a 3,000 m² site. Developed between 2017 and 2020 by TGCC in partnership with EMEN Prefa, its construction mobilized 16,000 tonnes of cement and 48,000 m³ of concrete. Part of the «Wessal Casablanca Port» program, the project contributes to transforming the port area into a new urban hub while enhancing the medina and coastline. Casablanca Finance City Tower In Casablanca's newest business district, the Casablanca Finance City Tower rises 121 meters high. Developed for Casablanca Finance City, the 21,000 m² project was designed by Morphosis, led by Thom Mayne, and completed in 2019. The tower comprises 28 storeys and 6 levels of underground car parking facilities. Built on the site of the former airport, the tower anchors a strategic financial hub aimed at attracting international investment. Its tapered crown and brise-soleil façade reflect a climate-responsive design while reinforcing its role as a gateway to the district. Borj Attijariwafa Also in the CFC area, Borj Attijariwafa combines a 25-storey tower with four 6-storey office buildings. The headquarters of Attijariwafa Bank spans 61,000 m². Designed by Viguier Architecture Urbanisme Paysage, in collaboration with Uni Archi, the project emphasizes sustainability and user comfort. Its façades maximize natural light while ensuring solar protection, and its layout integrates gardens, terraces, and shared spaces connected to Parc Anfa. BCP Tower Nearby, the BCP Tower rises above a 4-storey podium, topped by 19 office floors and 2 management levels. Developed between 2019 and 2024 by Groupe 3 Architectes and Rachid Andaloussi, it serves as the headquarters of Banque Centrale Populaire. Recognized at the Architectural Record Awards 2025, the tower stands out for its balanced massing and restrained design. Its north-south orientation optimizes natural light, while its façades combine glazing and mashrabiya-inspired elements. Suspended gardens further enhance the building's environment. Mohammed VI Tower Finally, the Mohammed VI Tower rises 250 meters high with 55 floors, redefining Rabat's skyline. At the heart of the Bouregreg Valley development project, it brings together a luxury hotel, offices, residences, a heritage observatory, conference facilities, shops, and restaurants, all served by 36 elevators. Built on 60-meter-deep foundations, the structure is designed to withstand earthquakes and floods. Its advanced systems for energy recovery and rainwater harvesting have earned it LEED Gold and HQE certifications. From its summit, the observatory offers sweeping views over Rabat and Salé's historic landmarks.
