Morocco’s Interior Ministry is launching a comprehensive audit of a program designed to reduce regional disparities, focusing specifically on rural road construction and improvement projects. The investigation will assess the effectiveness of billions of dirhams allocated by regional councils, initially in the Casablanca-Settat and Rabat-Sla-Kenitra regions. This move comes amid allegations that some projects may have been initiated to serve electoral objectives. The audit aims to determine whether funds were appropriately utilized and if projects were implemented for genuine development purposes. Sources indicate the review is intended to ensure transparency and accountability in the allocation and spending of public funds. The investigation signals a heightened focus on preventing the misuse of infrastructure projects for political gain. The program’s overall goal is to improve access and connectivity in rural areas.