Agadir — The National Railway Office (ONCF) launched a major infrastructure project aimed at developing road axes and ensuring access to the Grand Casablanca Stadium, a key venue in the country’s World Cup 2030 plans.
The project, with an estimated budget of MAD 140 million (about $14 million), is part of the broader efforts to transform traffic flow around the stadium and enhance the surrounding transport network.
The project involves constructing bridges and road axes, designed to bypass the busy railway line connecting Casablanca and Sidi Qasim. According to ONCF, the works will adhere to international engineering standards, ensuring that the structures remain safe and durable for over a century.
“The goal is to provide exceptional accessibility to the stadium while maintaining uninterrupted railway operations,” an ONCF spokesperson said. “This project represents a milestone in Morocco’s broader infrastructure modernization, especially as we prepare to welcome fans from across the globe in 2030.”
The technical specifications of the project reveal a focus on precision and durability. Foundations will rely on deep piles of 1,000 mm in diameter, complemented by sonic concrete testing technologies.
Construction will require over 44,000 kilograms of steel, and workers plan to excavate more than 13,000 cubic meters of soil. The structures will be built with high-strength reinforced concrete and advanced waterproofing systems to ensure the safe passage of trains below.
ONCF has set criteria for participating contractors. Companies must provide a provisional guarantee of MAD 2.1 million ($ 227,000) and demonstrate a history of implementing at least two similar projects valued at no less than MAD 200 million ($21.99 million) each.
Contractors are also required to submit safety and health protection plans and a quality assurance system, which will be closely monitored by independent oversight offices.
The Grand Casablanca Stadium, located on the outskirts of the city, is among Morocco’s proposed venues for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, as an alternative to Spain’s Santiago Bernabéu.
The tender is currently open, with submissions due by February 26. While the exact construction start date has not been publicly confirmed, the project marks a major step in Morocco’s ongoing preparations for the 2030 World Cup and its broader infrastructure modernization strategy.
