Landscaping and Sustainable Mobility - UM6P Rabat Campus

Design of integrated pedestrian ecosystems and multifunctional landscape spaces

Rabat, Morocco – Building on its collaboration with UM6P, Merabe has developed a network of soft mobility routes and interconnected landscaped spaces, enhancing ecological connectivity and sustainable mobility across the university campus.

This complementary project integrates 15 000 m² of bio-sourced pedestrian pathways, permeable smart drainage surfacing, and unified landscape signage. The curved alignments follow natural topography while connecting academic hubs to existing green spaces, creating a cohesive green-blue-gray infrastructure network.

Rabie El Himdaoui, Director at Merabe, explains: «Our approach fused movement ergonomics with landscape ecology. The stabilized earth paths and drainage pavers reduce soil sealing while naturally guiding student flows to key campus zones.»

Mehdi Elzayni Chief Officer In Merabe, comments: «These developments transform campus mobility into a living lab for sustainable cities. The photocatalytic surfaces, solar-powered directional lighting, and companion vegetation create an educational experience in motion.»

The project implements a 'living soil' strategy with vegetated substrates between paving units, enabling optimal stormwater infiltration while hosting micro-biodiversity. Tactile guidance systems and recycled material seating complete this vision of environmental inclusivity.

Project Context UM6P Sustainable Mobility

This soft mobility network aligns with UM6P's 'Zero Carbon Campus 2030' strategy, serving as a demonstration model for integrating circulation infrastructure into resilient urban ecosystems.

Merabe's landscape division, established in 2017, specializes in sustainable green space development and smart landscaping solutions. Our team combines horticultural expertise with innovative technology to create environmentally conscious outdoor spaces. From initial design to ongoing maintenance, we deliver comprehensive solutions that prioritize sustainability while creating beautiful, functional environments for our clients.