Marrakech, famous for its vibrant culture and rich history, is connected by road to several major cities in the country, including the cosmopolitan Casablanca on the coast. One of the routes connecting these cities is Route de Casablanca N9, a national highway that not only facilitates the transit of people and goods but also acts as a crucial link for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between these two important metropolises.

IMPROVED SAFETY ON ONE OF THE CITY’S MAIN ROADS

The city of Marrakech faced the need to illuminate several roundabouts located on the N9 to enhance safety, increase visibility and visual comfort for both drivers and pedestrians, and thus create a more welcoming environment for users. For this project, they relied on Lamalif Group, our partner in Morocco, and Carandini’s Athlos solution, a high-power projector designed for installation at great heights.

A COMPLETELY NEW INFRAESTRUCTURE

The Athlos units distributed across the multiple roundabouts along the route have completely transformed this infrastructure. The modern lighting system not only provides residents and tourists with the opportunity to enjoy a more welcoming and secure pedestrian pathway but also promises to reduce minor motorcycle incidents linked to the lack of lighting on a high-traffic route. Areas of the road hosting roundabouts are particularly critical, as they represent intersection points where vehicles from various directions converge, thereby increasing the risk of accidents.

Users of the area are very satisfied with the change due to the perceived safety and well-being they have gained. The city of Marrakech is also very pleased with the results since, apart from more light, it has achieved energy savings of 30%, thanks to the high efficiency of Carandini’s Athlos projector and the chosen color temperature.

With the new lighting, Route de Casablanca is now a safer, more sustainable, and efficient infrastructure.