Mohammed VI Tower opens as Morocco's tallest skyscraper at 250 metres
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
The Mohammed VI Tower, a 250-metre skyscraper designed by Rafael de La-Hoz and Hakim Benjelloun, has opened in Morocco. It is the tallest building in the country and the third tallest in Africa. Named after the reigning King of Morocco, the tower is located along the Bou Regreg river between Rabat and the historic citadel.
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Named after Mohammed VI, who has reigned as King of Morocco since 1999, the skyscraper is situated along the Bou Regreg river between the Moroccan capital Rabat and the historic cit
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