Ecodome Maroc addresses the lack of infrastructure in rural, isolated areas of Morocco and Africa, where 60% of the population cannot afford concrete housing due to the high cost of materials and transportation. By reviving vernacular earthen construction, combined with modern technologies like BIM (Building Information Modeling), the initiative creates environmentally sustainable, energy-efficient homes. The approach incorporates bioclimatic architecture and local earth materials to ensure buildings are resilient to different climates while integrating modern amenities. This method fosters affordable housing, local job creation, and a reduced environmental impact.

Ecodome Maroc's approach impacts various sectors:

• Education: Over 2400 students benefit from ecological earthen schools that withstand extreme weather conditions in rural villages.
• Housing: More than 200 people have benefited from affordable, culturally appropriate earthen homes.
• Rural Tourism: Five eco-resorts created in rural areas have generated over 150 direct and indirect jobs, reviving areas affected by rural exodus.

In the next five years, Ecodome Maroc aims to reach 60,000 students through building 30 earthen centers. We also tend to reach more than 1500 people with earthen homes and enable creating thousands jobs through 20 ecological resorts.

Ecodome Maroc builds community resilience by sharing earthen construction expertise through training and collaboration with local youth-led initiatives. The process begins with listening to local needs, followed by technical studies using BIM technology, and ends with local participation in construction. This ensures that communities are empowered to maintain and operate the buildings. Collaboration with partners in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and water management further strengthens the holistic approach to community development.

Ecodome Maroc faced initial challenges securing permits for earthen buildings. Through lobbying and showcasing the benefits of earthen construction, the initiative successfully contributed to the creation and use of seismic and energy performance codes for earthen buildings. Following the 2023 Marrakech earthquake, these efforts enabled a strong legal basis to rebuild affected villages using traditional, earthquake-resistant, and energy-efficient earthen construction, reinforcing the value of vernacular methods in policy and practice.