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Morocco's IFTL Institute partners with battery pioneer for electric vehicle training

Morocco’s Institute for Transport and Logistics Training (IFTL) has entered into a significant partnership with renowned researcher Professor Rachid Yazami to establish a specialized training program focused on electric vehicle batteries. This initiative is a key component of Morocco’s broader......

Spain introduces direct Barcelona-Seville rail service for seamless travel

Spain's public rail operator, Renfe, is set to enhance travel connectivity between Catalonia and Andalusia with a new direct high-speed AVE train service. This innovative route, launching on April 23, 2025, eliminates the need for passengers to change trains in Madrid, streamlining the journey significantly. The......

Tangier set to launch tramway system ahead of 2030 World Cup

Tangier is on the verge of becoming Morocco’s fourth city to implement a tramway system, following the announcement of an ambitious MAD 8.4 billion ($840 million) project. This initiative, which has been in the works since 2014, is now being propelled by the forthcoming 2030 World Cup, which Morocco......

Escalating violence against app drivers: taxi union raises alarm

In a climate of rising tensions between traditional taxi drivers and those operating through ride-hailing apps, the Democratic Transport Union—Taxi Sector has issued a warning regarding the violent turn this conflict is taking in several major cities across the Kingdom. In recent weeks, there......

Strategic partnership enhances maritime services at Nador West Med

Morocco’s port sector is on the cusp of significant transformation with a strategic partnership aimed at improving maritime services at the Mediterranean port of Nador West Med. The consortium formed by Marsa Maroc and Boluda Towage France has secured a 20-year authorization to provide towage and......

ONCF awards Italian GCF contracts for high-speed rail extension to Marrakech

The Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) has awarded two construction contracts to the Italian company Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie (GCF) for the extension of the high-speed rail line connecting Tangier and Kenitra to Marrakech. GCF will lead a consortium that includes its subsidiaries Transalpes......

Alstom to deliver 18 high-speed trains to Morocco for enhanced connectivity

French company Alstom has announced its commitment to provide Morocco with approximately 18 high-speed trains of the "Avelia Horizon" model, as part of the kingdom's railway network expansion. In a statement released recently, Alstom, a global leader in sustainable smart transport, confirmed......

Madrid grapples with tuk-tuk taxi surge amid local concerns

The increasing presence of tuk-tuks—motorized rickshaw-style taxis—has sparked a wave of discontent among residents in Madrid, as local associations urge the city council to implement regulatory measures. Tuk-tuks, particularly favored in Asia, are now facing criticism in the Spanish capital......

New international airport in Marrakech: A strategic project for the future

Morocco is advancing its ambition to modernize airport infrastructure with the announcement of a new international airport in Marrakech. This initiative is part of the strategic plan "Airports 2030," aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the growing tourism sector and preparing for the......