Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 12, Bymaro, the Moroccan subsidiary of France’s Bouygues, has completed the 280,000-sq-m Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex in Rabat after 24 months of construction. The complex features four six-storey buildings and a 25-storey tower, providing a total of 600 beds, including 124 dedicated to intensive care, and 24 operating theatres, 19 of which are equipped for robotic surgery.

The hospital can accommodate 30 medical specialties, including neurosurgery, interventional cardiology, oncology, high-precision radiotherapy, and medical imaging. Additional facilities include a burns unit, 30 neonatal incubators, and Morocco’s only hypobaric chambers for treating carbon monoxide poisoning.

The complex also serves as a major educational hub. It houses 15 lecture theatres with 4,000 seats, 72 teaching rooms, and 217 practical workspaces able to accommodate 8,000 students. Situated within the university area, all lecture theatres are grouped together, offering training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health engineering, nursing, and other healthcare disciplines.

Designed by Paris-based AIA Architectes in collaboration with Morocco’s Pictogramme and YLA, the hospital is centrally located in Rabat. Construction costs are estimated at €500 million, excluding medical equipment and furniture. The facility is intended to serve as a model for future university hospitals in Morocco.

Sustainability was a key focus in the design. The hospital features 8,800-sq-m of photovoltaic panels, optimized architectural planning, and the use of low-carbon materials, resulting in a 40% reduction in emissions compared with traditional construction methods. During peak periods, 4,500 site workers from Bymaro and local partners contributed to the project.

Pierre-Eric Saint-André, commenting on the project, said: “The Mohammed VI International University Hospital in Rabat, which will benefit thousands of Moroccans, epitomises the country’s ambitions in terms of healthcare, higher education and sustainable construction. The commitment and expertise of our teams, along with exemplary collaboration with our partners, made it possible for us to meet this technical and human challenge within 24 months.”

The hospital complex is expected to advance both healthcare delivery and medical education in Morocco, combining advanced treatment capabilities with comprehensive student training. Its modern design, high-tech equipment, and green features position it as a benchmark for university hospitals in the region.

With its integration of cutting-edge medical services, educational infrastructure, and environmentally conscious construction, the Mohammed VI International University Hospital represents a significant step forward in Morocco’s healthcare and higher education development, supporting thousands of patients and students while promoting sustainable construction practices.