In Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, Rebuilding is a Bittersweet Test of Governance In the aftermath of the devastating 2023 earthquake that ravaged the Al Haouz region in Morocco, one would expect a unified effort from the government to rebuild and restore communities.
However, three years on, stark contrasts between villages emerge, highlighting fundamental issues with aid distribution.
The High Atlas Development Agency (ADHA), established after the disaster to oversee reconstruction efforts, boasts impressive statistics: over 54,000 homes rebuilt or rehabilitated, more than €656 million allocated for affected families, and ongoing construction of nearly 3,000 additional homes.