Work on the National Museum of Archaeology and Earth Sciences in Rabat was 20pc complete by the end of June, according to government budget documents, which put financial execution of the project at 35pc.
The figures, contained in a report on the regional distribution of investment accompanying the 2027 Finance Bill, provide an update on the museum being built on the former US Embassy site in the capital.
The report lists payment allocations of Dh65 million for 2026, Dh100m for 2027 and Dh70m for 2028.
The Ministry of Culture has contributed Dh300m towards the construction budget, while Rabat Aménagement is carrying out the project.
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Spread over 2.7 hectares, the museum will overlook the Bouregreg Valley, with the Royal Theatre of Rabat among the landmarks nearby.
The building has been designed by Moroccan architect Mehdi Mejjati of Symbiose Architecture in collaboration with Italy’s Nemesi Architects and US-based Pool Engineering.
It will house exhibitions devoted to archaeology and earth sciences, tracing Morocco’s geological history and displaying its archaeological heritage.
Plans for the museum include a section titled “Earth and Morocco,” which will take visitors through the country’s geological history up to the present day.
A relief map showing Morocco’s terrain, cities and archaeological and scientific excavation sites is also envisaged, with interactive features allowing visitors to explore the displays.
The new museum will not replace the existing Museum of History and Civilizations, situated near the headquarters of the National Broadcasting and Television Company. It is intended to provide additional exhibition space for the country’s archaeological and geological collections.
