“In compliance with the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, aimed at rebuilding and rehabilitating the areas affected by the Al Haouz earthquake, the Director General of the National Agency for Water and Forests, Abderrahim Hmime, has initiated several programs in the earthquake-stricken areas since September 8th.”
Among its priorities, the emergency program related to the distribution of 5000 improved ovens to 5000 families spread in 191 douars in 38 communes of the provinces of Al Haouz, Chichaoua, and Taroudant. The selection of beneficiary families was carried out in close coordination with the local authorities of the areas affected by the earthquake.
The operational partner of the National Agency of Water and Forests is Marita Group, which provided 5000 “Smart Marita” ovens, new generation equipment certified ISO 9001 – ISO 50001 and equipped with special features. They benefit from quality and safety guarantees according to international standards and are economical in terms of firewood consumption, with a thermal efficiency exceeding 70%, in addition to being suitable for cooking, bread making, heating, and drying clothes.