Bank Al- Maghrib and Rabat, a shared history

For nearly a century, the headquarters of the former State Bank of Morocco has stood as an architectural icon and an urban landmark in the heart of the capital city, holding a distinguished place in the history of Rabat. From the early 20th century, the city served as the seat of the Protectorate's administrative services, which were housed in buildings conceived by eminent architects and landscape designers. The edifice of the former State Bank of Morocco stands among the buildings lining Avenue Mohammed V, holding pride of place alongside other nearly century-old landmarks, such as the legendary Hôtel Balima, La Grande Poste, and the Parliament, notable for its Greco-Roman-inspired architecture. These exceptional heritage treasures earned this part of the city, imagined and designed by architect and urban planner Henri Prost, its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage in 2012.