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Japanese company installs advanced port protection systems at Nador West Med

A Japanese company specializing in port equipment has begun installing advanced protection systems at the Nador West Med port complex, one of Morocco’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. ShibataFenderTeam is responsible for supplying and installing devices designed to protect docks and secure......

Guercif–Nador West Med highway: a strategic project to unlock the Oriental region

Construction work on the highway linking Guercif to the future Nador West Med port is advancing steadily, marking a major step in Morocco’s efforts to strengthen transport infrastructure in the Oriental region. The project, stretching over 105 kilometers, represents an investment of approximately......

Morocco halts $1 billion Mediterranean LNG import project

His Majesty King Mohammed VI presided over a recent meeting where the palace confirmed the Nador West Med port remains on track for service in the fourth quarter of 2026. Morocco has indefinitely frozen its ambitious plan to build a liquefied natural gas import hub at the Nador West Med port on its Mediterranean......

HM King Mohammed VI chairs working session on Nador West Med strategic project

HM King Mohammed VI presided over a working session on Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca dedicated to the Nador West Med strategic project, a major new port and industrial complex set to launch operations in the fourth quarter of this year. The initiative forms part of the Royal Vision to strengthen......

Renault considers new electric vehicle plant in Morocco

Renault is exploring the possibility of establishing an electric vehicle production plant in Morocco, with the upcoming Nador West Med port being evaluated as a potential location. The port, slated to open in 2026, has recently been confirmed on schedule by Morocco's Minister of Equipment, Nizar......

Morocco unveils transformative deepwater ports to boost trade and energy goals

Morocco is set to revolutionize its trade and energy sectors with the inauguration of two major deepwater ports, Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique, as part of its ambitious infrastructure expansion program. These projects solidify Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway connecting Africa with......

Morocco’s Nador LNG terminal attracts global interest from over 50 energy companies

Morocco has seen unprecedented international interest following the launch in April 2025 of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Nador West Med. Over 50 global energy companies expressed initial interest in the project, with 48 formally confirming their intent to participate, reflecting......

Dramatic arrest of “Ould Issa” in Nador after high-speed chase

A major police operation shook the city of Nador on Thursday night, ending with the arrest of a nationally wanted fugitive known as “Ould Issa”. The dramatic scene unfolded in the neighborhood of Hay Oulad Boutaieb, where the suspect attempted a spectacular escape before being intercepted......

Morocco's ports manage 95% of foreign trade as global ranking improves

Morocco’s 14 international ports handle the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, accounting for 95% of overall exchanges, according to Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka. Speaking during a parliamentary session at the House of Councillors, Baraka highlighted the strong......