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Morocco prepares for AFCON 2025 with extensive infrastructure projects

Morocco is actively working to complete over 120 construction and renovation projects across six cities in anticipation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, this prestigious tournament will feature 24 of Africa's top national......

Morocco narrows down train manufacturing bid to CAF and Hyundai

Morocco is nearing a decision in its ambitious plan to procure 150 regional and commuter trains, with the Spanish company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) and South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem emerging as the final contenders. This follows the exclusion of Talgo, Alstom, and the Chinese......

Morocco's Economic Pulse: Domestic Demand Drives Growth Amid Infrastructure Push

Morocco's domestic demand demonstrated remarkable strength in the fourth quarter of 2024, posting a 5.4% increase and emerging as a key driver of the nation's economic expansion, according to Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP). This robust domestic performance contributed significantly......

Morocco Completes Vital 1,055-km Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway, Boosting Regional Connectivity

Morocco has marked a significant milestone in its infrastructure development with the completion of the final segment of the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway. The newly opened 114-kilometer stretch, connecting Maader near Tiznit to Guelmim via Sidi Ifni, represents the culmination of a decade-long project that......

Major Logistics Hub Launches in Casablanca with $29.7 Million Investment

Building Logistics Services (BLS) has inaugurated a significant new logistics center in Casablanca's Tit Mellil district, marking a substantial investment of MAD 300 million ($29.79 million) in Morocco's infrastructure development. The newly established BLS Casa Hub spans an impressive 50,000......

Morocco Unveils Strategic Plan for 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting Bid

Morocco has set its sights on co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. In a Ministerial Council chaired by King Mohammed VI, the nation outlined ambitious plans to meet FIFA's high standards and solidify its position as a key player in global sports. During the council meeting,......

ONCF Awards Civil Works Contract to China Gezhouba for Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Link

The National Office of Railways (ONCF) has officially awarded the civil works contract for Lot No. 9 of the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail link to China Gezhouba Group Co. Ltd. The Chinese engineering firm secured the deal with a bid of 2.32 billion dirhams, deemed the most competitive among three......

Morocco Unveils $735 Million Highway Expansion Plan Ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco is set to dramatically expand its motorway infrastructure through a comprehensive MAD 7.74 billion ($735 million) investment plan spanning 2025-2027. The initiative aims to add 1,000 kilometers of new highways to the nation's transportation network, strengthening its position as home to Africa's......

British Firms Eye Lucrative Opportunities as Morocco Prepares for 2030 World Cup

A delegation of 12 British companies is set to visit Morocco from October 15-17, 2024, exploring potential partnerships as the North African nation gears up to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. This initiative, announced by John Humphrey, the UK Trade Commissioner for Africa,......