Morocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme heat and heavy rainfall. Unlike conventional asphalt, the surface allows water to move into layers beneath the pavement, potentially reducing runoff and supporting evaporative cooling when moisture is available.

Morocco is testing a 'sponge' pavement that drains water and cools itself through evaporation. For decades, black asphalt has rolled on the roads but parts of Marrakech and Agadir…

Morocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme heat and heavy rainfall. Unlike…