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Rabat – Abdessamad Kayouh, Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, announced on Tuesday that the country will invest approximately MAD 42 billion ($4.1 billion) in airport expansion projects by 2030.
Speaking at a session of the House of Representatives’ Commission on Infrastructure, Energy, Mines, Environment, and Sustainable Development, Kayouh noted that these efforts are part of a broader strategy to reinforce the role of Casablanca’s airport as a key global gateway for Morocco.
The minister said that this initiative is not only about expanding airport capacities but also about addressing the growing demand for air travel.
The planned investments aim to modernize major airports, including Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakesh, Fez, Tetouan, and Agadir.
Notably, the Casablanca airport will undergo major upgrades to handle 44 million passengers annually, while Rabat-Sale will see the construction of a new terminal designed to accommodate 4 million passengers each year.
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In addition to airport infrastructure, the development plan involves expanding Morocco’s aviation fleet, particularly Royal Air Maroc (RAM), to meet the increasing demand for both international and domestic flights.
The expansion will also support regional connectivity by opening new routes, especially for underserved areas, to improve access to remote regions of the country.
Furthermore, Kayouh shared that his ministry has launched a strategic study to establish a national commercial maritime fleet.
This initiative seeks to strengthen Morocco’s maritime transport sector, boost economic and social development, and ensure the country’s sovereignty in this key area.
During the parliamentary discussion, committee members commended the government’s plans, recognizing the critical role of transport infrastructure in driving economic, social, and regional development.
They also called for comprehensive reforms to the legislative and organizational frameworks governing transportation. These reforms are expected to improve the sector’s competitiveness and better support large-scale events, including major sporting events scheduled to take place in Morocco.
