The Casablanca-Settat and Île-de-France regions signed a new cooperation roadmap for 2025–2027 on Tuesday in Casablanca, renewing their decentralized partnership first established in 2016. The agreement, signed by Abdellatif Maâzouz and Valérie Pécresse, outlines joint priorities including economic development, mobility, innovation, environment, culture, and institutional support. «This roadmap continues a strong and ambitious partnership between our regions», said Pécresse, noting that Île-de-France has already supported 15 projects in Casablanca-Settat with €1 million in funding since 2016. The new phase aims to support regional transport—especially with the 2030 World Cup in mind—advance digital administration, promote culture, and foster connections between start-up ecosystems. Maâzouz highlighted the roadmap's alignment with Casablanca-Settat's 2022–2027 Regional Development Program, which focuses on innovation, sustainability, and inclusion. Pécresse is visiting Morocco from April 21 to 24 with a regional delegation, focusing on cooperation around innovation, education, and sustainable development.
