BESIX Group S.A., SIXCO (subsidiary of BESIX Group) and TGCC were awarded the design and construction of “Bank of Africa Tower”.
It will culminate at 250 meters and can claim the title of the tallest tower in Morocco and Africa.
On Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Dubai, BESIX, SIXCO and TGCC signed a contract for the design and construction of the “Bank of Africa Tower” developed by O TOWER, a subsidiary of the FinanceCom Group. CRCCI will continue to accompany the new winning group.
The work will begin November 1, 2018 and will be delivered on May 30, 2022.
“Bank of Africa Tower” will be the highest tower in Morocco and Africa, culminating at 250 meters in height. This realization will integrate the category of the very high skyscrapers, and will count 55 floors, hosting a luxury hotel, offices of prestige and apartments of very high standing; there is also an observatory at the top of the tower.
The book, designed by architects Rafael de la Hoz and Hakim Benjelloun, will be certified LEED Gold and HQE and will therefore comply with the highest international standards for high environmental quality. In the same way, the innovations brought by the BESIX Engineering Department guarantee a work at the forefront of contemporary techniques in the field of construction.
“Bank of Africa Tower” will be the culmination and iconic of the new development sequence of the Bouregreg Valley, one of the main components of the program “Rabat City Light, Moroccan Capital of Culture” which provides for the realization of major structuring urban projects, including the Grand Theater of Rabat, the House of Arts and Culture, …
Othman Benjelloun: “I have every confidence in the ability of the new Group and especially in the expertise and know-how of BESIX to build our Tour. Together, we share a common goal so that our Tour is a pride for the kingdom of Morocco and for the African continent. ”
Rik Vandenberghe, CEO of BESIX says: “Bank of Africa Tower” will be an emblematic building of the country. I am proud to see BESIX participate in its construction in Morocco, a Kingdom in which it has been a pleasure to work in recent years. Bank of Africa Tower can count on our solid expertise in building skyscrapers. ”
Johan Beerlandt, Chairman of the BESIX Board of Directors, adds: “Bank of Africa Tower is a perfect fit with BESIX’s tradition of excellence and will join, in terms of quality, innovation and aesthetics, our most beautiful achievements. ”
Mohammed Bouzoubaa, CEO of TGCC: “The CCGT Company is delighted to partner with BESIX, one of the world leaders in the construction of Highrise Buildings, and will make every effort to make this project a success. ”
BESIX is a group based in Brussels, Belgium, active in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania, particularly in the construction sector. Recent achievements in this area include some of the most iconic buildings in recent decades, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest tower in the world, the Four Seasons Hotel in Manama, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, the Méridien Hotel and the Nile City of Cairo, the CBX and Carpe Diem towers in Paris …
BESIX is very familiar with Morocco since it has already completed the expansion of the port of Tangier Med II and built the seaside resort of Mazagan Beach. The Group’s responsiveness and its ability to quickly mobilize expertise and strengths are well known.
