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Morocco receives first shipment of rails from China for high-speed railway

Morocco is set to receive its inaugural shipment of 6,457 steel rails from China for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed railway project. The 36-meter-long rails, weighing 13,000 tons, departed from Bayuquan Port in China’s Liaoning Province on November 15, marking the first delivery under a major......

Morocco’s High-Speed rail project between Kenitra and Marrakech reaches key milestone

RABAT (AFP) — Morocco’s ambitious high-speed rail project linking Kenitra to Marrakech has reached a decisive milestone with the publication of expropriation decrees in the latest Official Bulletin, marking the official start of land acquisition procedures along the future route. Issued......

Bensaid: Nearly 1.2 million young people benefit from the “Youth Pass”

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, announced that the number of beneficiaries of the “Youth Pass” program has reached 1.2 million young people so far, with around 400,000 using its services daily. Speaking on Tuesday during a parliamentary Q&A session......

Morocco accelerates growth in transport and logistics sectors ahead of global events

Morocco is witnessing significant progress in its transport and logistics sectors, with state operators reporting steady revenue increases driven by strategic investments and growing demand. These developments come as the country prepares to host major sporting events, including the Africa Cup of Nations......

Al Boraq breakdown raises questions about Morocco’s readiness for AFCON 2025

Morocco’s high-speed train, Al Boraq, suffered a technical failure on Friday, sparking frustration among passengers and raising concerns about the country's infrastructure preparedness ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The breakdown disrupted rail traffic along the critical Casablanca-Tangier......

Al Boraq High-Speed train service resumes after technical incident

The Al Boraq high-speed train line experienced a temporary disruption on Thursday, October 24, 2025, following a technical issue between the Zenata and Aïn Sebaâ stations. The incident caused one train to halt and led to delays along the Casablanca–Tangier corridor. According to the......

Fire at Nouaceur station temporarily disrupts Casablanca–South rail traffic

Casablanca / October 18, 2025 — A fire broke out early Saturday morning, around 4:00 a.m., in the technical area of Nouaceur station, causing significant disruptions to passenger train services between Casablanca and southern Moroccan cities. The blaze affected the railway signaling systems, leading......

Special Al Boraq trains added for Morocco-Niger World Cup qualifier

The National Railways Office (ONCF) has launched a special transportation plan to support fans attending the Morocco-Niger World Cup qualifier, set to take place at the newly reconstructed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match, scheduled for Friday, September 5, marks the official inauguration......

Morocco secures €202 million to modernize Casablanca's rail network

Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has secured €202 million in financing from Germany's KfW Development Bank to upgrade the Greater Casablanca railway network. This funding follows a $350 million loan approved by the World Bank in June, both supporting the “Service Intra-métropolitain......