The Role of Digital Coast Analysis Technology (DSAS) in Coastal Assessment — East Coast Case of the City of Mohammedia-Morocco

Coastal regions around the world are undergoing significant changes due to a complex interplay of natural processes and human activities. The city of Mohammedia, located along the Atlantic Ocean coast of Morocco, is no exception to these coastal dynamics. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the morphological evolution of the Mohammedia coastline from 1969 to 2023, focusing on shoreline erosion and the factors influencing these changes. the research identifies significant erosion along Monika Beach and Sablette Beach, reaching an alarming rate of approximately −2.15[Formula: see text]m per year between 1996 and 2023. Human activities, including urban expansion and port development, have played a central role in these coastal changes.