Morocco continues to push boundaries in infrastructure development, fueled by an ambitious national plan to become a gateway between Europe and Africa. Major progress has recently been made in rail, road, and port infrastructure.
High-Speed Rail Expansion
Morocco became the first African country to operate a high-speed rail service (Al Boraq) in 2018, linking Tangier and Casablanca. The next phase includes a $2.9 billion investment to acquire 168 high-speed trains from manufacturers in France, Spain, and South Korea to extend the service toward Marrakech.
- The extended route will reduce travel time between Tangier and Marrakech to under 3 hours.
- Funded by a mix of public investment and international loans, including from the French Development Agency.
Road Network Expansion
As Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a $735 million national motorway plan is underway. This includes:
- 1,000 km of new highways,
- Upgrading critical transport arteries like the Rabat-Casablanca corridor,
- Improving access to stadiums and urban centers in line with FIFA infrastructure requirements.
Port and Trade Infrastructure
The Dakhla Atlantic Port—a $1.13 billion project—aims to boost Morocco’s trade capabilities and enhance regional maritime logistics. It will support fisheries, phosphate exports, and trans-shipment for Atlantic and West African traffic.
In all, Morocco is aligning infrastructure growth with its ambitions in tourism, logistics, and sustainable transport, backed by comprehensive planning and foreign partnerships.
