<p>The article draws upon field research conducted at the resettlement site of Al Marouwa, Casablanca, Morocco, using in-depth interviews and observation. Drawing on Cernea’s impoverishment risks model, which builds on Bourdieu’s theory of capital, the author argues that the relocation of people from Lebrahma to Al Marouwa led to the breakdown of previous established cohesion practices. This disruption, which affected both bonding and bridging forms of social capital, weakened the social fabric that had previously supported the community. The loss of these social networks hindered resettlers’ ability to integrate into their new environment, undermining community resilience and stability. The article concludes by emphasizing that to effectively address the challenge of slums, greater attention must be given not only to physical infrastructure and housing, but also to the “invisible losses,” which I refer to as the breakdown of social networks and cohesion practices. The reconstruction of communities, networks, and social cohesion is essential for resettlers’ successful “take off” at the new site. Failure to rebuild these critical forms of social capital can lead to increased social tension and conflict, hindering long-term stability and integration within the resettled community.</p>