Installation of Khatib El Hebil as new Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region: The ceremony chaired by Mr. Laftit
Mohamed KHARTOUF
The ocher city was, this Saturday, the scene of a pivotal event for its territorial administration: the official installation of Mr. Khatib El Hebil as new Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region and Governor of the Marrakech prefecture. This royal designation comes at a strategic moment for the region, which combines its status as a tourist locomotive with important rural development challenges.
The installation ceremonies, chaired by the Minister of the Interior, Mr. Abdelouafi Laftit, took place at the headquarters of the Wilaya, marking the Kingdom’s desire to breathe new dynamism into the leadership of this region key, The appointment of El Hebil, a profile renowned for his experience in territorial management, is not trivial; it underlines the need for a reinforced administrative approach resolutely focused on the implementation of the High Royal Guidelines.
The main mission of the new Wali will be to concretely translate the royal vision in terms of development, particularly with regard to the continuation of major projects and the consolidation of the economic and tourist attractiveness of the region. However, the major challenge awaiting Khatib El Hebil is to ensure “spatial justice”, a concept at the heart of the New Moroccan Development Model. It will have to work to reduce the disparity between the flourishing tourist metropolis of Marrakech and its rural hinterland, including the provinces affected by the recent seismic consequences
This implies a sustained effort in the development of infrastructure and the improvement of the quality of life in rural areas. Ultimately, this appointment represents a strong boost for the Marrakech-Safi region, signaling a clear direction towards effective territorial governance
It requires an approach capable of harmonizing the requirements of a modern economy with the imperatives of equitable development for all of the region’s populations.
