Soulane: Urban Growth Outpaces Services

The Al Amrane neighbourhood in Soulane is back in the spotlight over potholes, piled-up waste, weak street lighting and unfinished public spaces.
Located in one of the fastest-growing urban areas of Nador province, it highlights the gap between rapid housing construction and the arrival of basic services.
Soulane is no longer a small centre on the road to Al Hoceima; it is part of a single urban area shared by families, workers, students and businesses.
The overlap of damaged roads, poor lighting, waste, drainage, schools and transport turns growth itself into a source of pressure.
The challenge grows with economic shifts linked to Nador West Med and the port's planned opening at the end of 2026.