Bousbir, Former regulated district in eastern Casablanca, Morocco.
Bousbir was a rectangular district in eastern Casablanca enclosed by high walls with a single controlled entrance. The area contained residences, a cinema, restaurants, cabarets, and shops built in neo-Moorish architectural style.
The French colonial administration established this regulated district in 1924 under Resident General Lyautey's direction. It remained operational until closure in 1955.
The district took shape with neo-Moorish buildings that housed residences, cinemas, restaurants, and shops in a single organized layout. Visitors can see how a specific period shaped the physical design and purpose of this urban space.
Access was controlled through a single gate that monitored all visitors and residents. Medical inspections and police presence enforced strict oversight of activities within the district.
The name comes from Prosper Ferrieu, a French diplomat who owned the land where the district was built. This origin reflects the close connection between colonial authority and urban planning.
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