For people from other regions of the country, "Khabbazate" is a name inseparably linked to that of Kenitra. According to an enthusiast of the city's history, the birth of the "Khabbazate" square dates back to the Second World War. It took its name from these sellers of round bread pancakes, prepared in traditional ovens and displayed in baskets. With the combined effect of the pressure exerted by new businesses and the appearance of modern bakeries, the sellers of bread and other derived products had to bow to this new reality and have almost disappeared from the scene. The peculiarity of the square is that it is surrounded by shops that are not grouped according to the same products marketed, as could be the case in other squares in Morocco. At "Khabbazate", a spice seller rubs shoulders with an appliance seller and a clothing store can find itself adjacent to one selling craft products or even a butcher shop. The colours and smells intermingle in a contrasting and harmonious way. Not so long ago, the square was squatted by street vendors and other peddlers. Their gathering hindered traffic enormously and tarnished the image of the place. Currently, the square has regained, thanks to the efforts made by local authorities, a certain calm. It is more secure than in the past and visiting the place is as pleasant as can be.

During holidays and religious events more particularly, the Khabbazate square experiences intense activity and takes on a festive look. Other circumstantial products are added to the products usually sold. A spice seller indicates that his business experiences a clear improvement in the days preceding Ramadan, Eid Al-Adha, or Eid Al-Maoulid, while during the other days of the year his activity is up and down. During the month of Ramadan, the square is invested by a huge crowd. Some people come to buy products they need, while others take advantage of the atmosphere of the place to walk around before leaving it hurriedly a few minutes before the call of the Muezzin and the breaking of the fast.

The "Khabbazate" square is not only a commercial place, it is one of the great landmarks of the city. It is part of the intangible heritage of several generations and will continue to imprint future generations with the seal of its history. Lifting on the map Faced with dizzying urban expansion and in the face of this phenomenon of real estate speculation, people attached to the cultural identity of their city do not hesitate to proclaim loud and clear that the "Khabbazate" square is not only a banal commercial space, but a cultural heritage of a city attached to its history. A call apparently heard since the "Khabbazate" square is undergoing a lifting operation. A project to redevelop the place was launched last April. The work will span seven months. "Khabazzate" will no longer be accessible except to pedestrians. This beautification work concerns the paving of the square, the installation of lampposts, benches, and bins. It will also be proceeded to an operation of planting beautification trees. The renovation and redevelopment work on the roads has already begun. The rehabilitation of the square will inevitably have positive effects on its commercial activities and will improve its brand image. It will become more attractive and the morale of the population will certainly feel it. An appointment is thus made for next December.