March 4, 2024
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Towards Sustainable Development
Infrastructure projects play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development in Morocco. The government has invested significantly in developing infrastructure to improve the quality of life and boost the economy. In this article, we'll explore some of the leading projects in this field.
Roads and Highways
- Morocco boasts a road network spanning 57,334 kilometers, facilitating economic development and balanced access to different regions.
- Additionally, there are 1,093 kilometers of expressways, with a target of reaching 1,300 kilometers by 2030.
Ports
- Morocco has 39 ports, including the strategic Tanger Med Port. Tanger Med handles 9 million containers, 7 million passengers, and 700,000 international road freight trucks annually.
- It also hosts six industrial and logistics zones, making it Africa's first free industrial zone.
Airports
- The country has 18 airports, 16 of which are international. These airports connect Morocco to major cities worldwide.
High-Speed Rail
Morocco is distinguished by a railway network extending over 3,848 kilometers, including lines 2,295 kilometers long, 137 stations, 238 locomotives, 414 passenger wagons, 49 self-propelled trains, 4,723 freight trucks and 64% of tracks electrified, which strengthens economic development and ensures balanced access to different regions.
- Future plans include extending the high-speed rail to cities like Oujda and Agadir by 2035.
These infrastructure projects demonstrate Morocco's commitment to sustainable development.
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