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As Morocco prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Rabat is quietly upgrading one of the most practical aspects of urban life: public sanitation. The capital has begun deploying a new generation of smart public toilets, designed to meet higher standards of hygiene, safety, and user comfort ahead of the continental tournament.
These futuristic facilities are fully automated and integrate advanced technologies aimed at ensuring optimal cleanliness and controlled access. The system is built to operate with minimal human intervention, allowing for consistent hygiene conditions throughout the day, even in high-traffic areas.
Access to the toilets is set at a symbolic fee of one dirham, a pricing choice intended to balance accessibility with regulation. By introducing a low but structured cost, the city aims to reduce misuse, ensure better maintenance, and offer users a reliable and monitored service in public spaces.
This initiative forms part of Rabat’s broader urban readiness strategy as the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors during AFCON 2025. While stadiums, transport networks, and public spaces often dominate attention, sanitation infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping visitor experience and public health standards.
Beyond the tournament, these intelligent sanitary units reflect a longer-term vision for the capital. They signal a shift toward smarter urban services, where technology supports daily needs while improving efficiency and cleanliness in shared spaces.
By investing in modern public sanitation, Rabat reinforces its ambition to present itself not only as a host city for major sporting events, but as a capital committed to practical innovation and improved quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
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