This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Tangier
The restoration and rehabilitation work on the historic monument “Arène taurine” in the city of Tangier, known as “Plasa Toro”, is nearing completion, after nearly a year and a half of continuous work.
It is anticipated that the monument will open in the coming weeks as the completion rate has exceeded 95% and only a few finishing touches remain before the official opening.
“Plasa Toro” is the only monument of its type in Africa and its doors have been closed since 1950.
The restoration process included the rehabilitation of the entire outer space, as part of a project supervised by the Northern Territories Development Agency and the Tangier Region Province, for a total cost exceeding 60 million dirhams.
The new monument will be transformed into a multi-purpose center including a museum and various spaces combining cultural, sporting and social activities.
The stands have also been designed to accommodate more than 6,500 spectators, making it possible to organize artistic demonstrations and musical evenings.
In addition, it is expected to serve as a platform for following the matches of the 2025 Africa Cup and the 2030 World Cup, as one of its halls has been equipped with the latest technical means to display the matches on the big screen.
The arena will be a lively space that will host artistic and economic activities and workshops, in addition to being a place for outdoor entertainment.
The indoor venue will also offer multiple facilities, including restaurants, cultural stores, urban amenities, a fountain and a public plaza that can accommodate 120 people, making it an ideal destination for reviving various arts.
