Construction of the Grand Museum of Archaeology and Earth Sciences in Rabat has been halted for over six months. The project is located on the site of the former U.S. embassy. Work has stopped pending a contractual clarification and the launch of a new tender process. While officials still aim for an opening before 2030, the project's timeline is slipping. The initial budget of 900 million dirhams is now expected to rise. Final costs could potentially exceed one billion dirhams. The project remains a key cultural ambition for the city.<thought
TITLE: Rabat's Grand Museum Project Stalls Amidst Financial Disputes
SUMMARY: Construction of the Grand Museum of Archaeology and Earth Sciences in Rabat has been halted for over six months. The project is located on the site of the former U.S. embassy. Work has stopped pending a contractual clarification and the launch of a new tender process. While officials still aim for an opening before 2030, the project's timeline is slipping. The initial budget of 900 million dirhams is now expected to rise. Final costs could potentially exceed one billion dirhams. The project remains a key cultural ambition for the city.