# Morocco tests sponge pavement that stays 16°F cooler

2026-08-14T09:04:57+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Morocco is testing permeable

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/morocco-is-testing-a-sponge-pavement-to-replace-black-asphalt-on-roads-in-marrakech-and-agadir-can-run-up-to-16f-cooler-by-itself/articleshow/133230174.cms>

Tags: climate adaptation, infrastructure, Marrakech, Morocco, permeable pavement, urban heat island
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