August 20th Hospital
The August 20th Hospital (Hôpital 20 Août 1953) is a major public medical facility in Casablanca with significant historical roots. It was originally built in the 1930s as a French military hospital named Hôpital Jean Vial. Following Morocco's independence, the hospital was renamed in 1956 to commemorate the Revolution of the King and the People (August 20, 1953), a key date in the Moroccan struggle for independence when King Mohammed V was exiled. In 1976, it was integrated into the CHU Ibn Rochd (Casablanca University Hospital Center). The building's historical and architectural value was formally recognized when it was declared a National Material Patrimony site in 2004.
Timeline
Establishment (as Hôpital Jean Vial)
The hospital was constructed and opened as a French military hospital.
Renaming to Hôpital 20 Août 1953
The military hospital was renamed following Morocco's independence to commemorate the 1953 Revolution.
Integration into CHU Ibn Rochd
The hospital was integrated into the Casablanca University Hospital Center.
National Material Patrimony Declaration
The building was officially included in the National Material Patrimony of Morocco.