Rabat – Morocco’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs is reviewing the condition of mosques nationwide to protect worshippers and prevent structural risks, Minister Ahmed Toufiq said during a parliamentary session on Monday.
The minister told lawmakers that inspection teams, working alongside local authorities, regularly assess mosque buildings and intervene when safety standards no longer hold.
When inspections show serious structural flaws, authorities order temporary closures to avoid endangering worshippers.
Toufiq said that 1,458 mosques remain closed at present due to the scale of repair work required.
Rehabilitation costs for these sites reach nearly MAD 2 billion ($220 million). Each year, the ministry closes an average of 230 mosques after technical evaluations carried out under the supervision of regional and provincial officials, he said.
Since the launch of a national rehabilitation program in 2010, authorities restored 2,069 mosques across the country.
Work is ongoing on 51 mosques, while 76 others remain at the study and authorization stage, according to the minister.
Toufiq underlined that mosque safety stands as a core responsibility for the ministry, given the social and religious role these spaces play in daily life.
He said the ministry seeks to ensure that worshippers pray in secure and dignified conditions, through a process that starts with inspection, continues with rehabilitation, and ends with reopening once safety criteria meet national standards.
Ahead of Ramadan, the ministry also rolled out a series of practical measures to prepare mosques for increased attendance.
These efforts include maintenance work, new carpeting, and equipment for 902 mosques, as well as large-scale cleaning campaigns.
Authorities also assigned security and cleaning services to maintain order and hygiene throughout the holy month.
