Morocco Launches Construction of New Generation Bus Station in Kenitra

Casablanca — Construction has officially begun on Kenitra’s new bus station, a project Moroccan authorities say will serve as a model for a new generation of transport hubs across the country.

Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh launched the works on Thursday during a ceremony attended by Kenitra Governor Abdelhamid El Mazid, National Transport and Logistics Company CEO Hassan Oubaha, local officials, and project partners.

Built on a four-hectare site, the station is being developed through a partnership between the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the National Transport and Logistics Company, the Ministry of the Interior, and other partners.

It is strategically located near both the highway and Kenitra’s railway station, allowing easier connections between different modes of transport and improving mobility across the city.

Kayouh said the project is intended to become the first in a wider network of modern bus stations planned for major Moroccan cities with growing populations and strong economic activity. The station will offer integrated passenger services while improving the flow of people between buses, trains and other transport options.

Architect Aïcha Amrani said the design goes beyond the transport function, aiming to create a public space that serves both travelers and local residents. The architectural concept is based on the circle, a form chosen to symbolize travel, orientation and destinations while organizing the building’s overall layout.

Fellow architect Mohamed Fikri Benabdallah said the project is designed to bring bus stations in line with the modernization already seen in Morocco’s airports and railway stations, particularly in passenger reception, safety and comfort.

One of its defining features will be the placement of bus platforms underground, a choice intended to reduce visual pollution and better integrate the station into the surrounding urban landscape.

The building will combine glass structures, landscaped areas, and lightweight architectural elements to maximize natural light and passive cooling. Like the recently developed bus stations in Rabat and Tangier, the Kenitra facility will include electronic ticketing, commercial spaces, and green areas designed to improve passenger comfort and ease movement throughout the station.

Authorities unveiled plans earlier this month for a nationwide digital platform to manage bus stations, automate ticketing and operations, improve passenger services, and connect transport operators through a centralized system.

The Ministry of Transport also launched the 2026 Safe Bus Program and Vehicle Fleet Renewal Program to support safer and more modern road transport services across the country.

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