Rabat – Morocco’s Ministry of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy has reportedly announced the launch of an international tender to carry out an advanced aerial imaging and land-use mapping project for the Greater Errachidia and Greater Tinghir areas. The project, part of Tender No. 49/2025, is valued at around MAD 3 million.
This initiative is one of the largest national programs for producing modern land-use maps. It covers a vast area of 16,000 square kilometers across both regions. The aim is to provide accurate and updated data that will support spatial planning and improve local governance.
The project includes high-resolution aerial photography, with vertical and stereoscopic images at a resolution of 30 centimeters for general areas and 15 centimeters for urban centers. It also involves producing new orthophotos, updated digital maps, a digital elevation model, and a complete photographic mosaic.
The final files will be compatible with platforms such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD, helping urban agencies and local authorities track urban growth and make informed decisions.
Land-use maps will be created using a detailed classification system that includes housing, economic activities, public facilities, green spaces, agriculture, forests, water resources, quarries, and landfills. This will offer a clear view of the territory and guide future development plans.
The ministry has set a six-month timeline for the project. The work will be carried out in three phases, including aerial photography, cartographic processing, and final preparation of the land-use maps. A special monitoring committee made up of central services, the Urban Planning Directorate, and the concerned urban agencies will oversee the project.
The tender documents will be opened on January 21 at the Urban Planning Directorate in Rabat. Companies wishing to participate must submit their files electronically through the public procurement portal.
The ministry expects this project to represent a major step forward in managing territorial data in Errachidia and Tinghir. It will strengthen urban planning tools, improve land-use databases, support investment programs, and help protect natural resources in the region.
