Bab Al Bahr

DSA provided the complete mechanical and electrical design and site infrastructure design for this new 10,000-person resort complex located between Rabat and Salé on the banks of the Bouregreg River.

This residential and mixed-use development comprises 5 neighbourhoods with apartments, museums, office buildings, marinas, hotels, concert hall and retail centres.  The neighbourhoods have a common basement with car parking and storage areas.

The infrastructure included 150 MVA of electricity distribution, water, sewer, gas and telecom services.  Construction of the first phase commenced in 2009 and the entire project is scheduled to be completed by 2014.

The image shown is the Rotana Hotel and luxury residences built within the "Quartier 4" neighbourhood.