Rabat: Morocco has finalized a comprehensive agreement to invest MAD 38 billion in its airport infrastructure, aiming to enhance capacity and modernize facilities across several key cities. Under this strategic plan, chaired by the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, the airports in Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier, and Fez will see significant expansions. Additionally, Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport will receive a new HUB terminal and runway, with this segment of the project alone costing MAD 25 billion.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the Head of Government’s office announced that MAD 13 billion will also be directed towards maintenance, modernization, and land acquisition, thereby ensuring the network’s efficiency and durability. ONDA, the national airports authority, is set to implement a new generation of public service characterized by excellence, innovation, and positive impact.
On the occasion of the agreement’s signing, Akhannouch highlighted that the initiative aligns with Morocco’s development goals and prepares the air transport sector for future challenges, under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The agreement is expected to reinforce Morocco’s status as a regional and international air hub, while also providing modern infrastructure that supports economic growth and social inclusion, in line with High Royal Guidelines.
The agreement will lay the groundwork for a sustainable and resilient airport model, consistent with the ‘Airport 2030’ strategy. This strategy aims to support Royal Air Maroc’s expansion, manage increasing air traffic, and boost airport infrastructure, which is crucial for the development of sectors like tourism. This is particularly significant as Morocco prepares to host the FIFA World Cup and looks beyond 2030.
The agreement was signed by key government officials, including the Minister of Tourism, Handicraft, and Social and Solidarity Economy, the Minister of Transport and Logistics, the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, alongside the Directors General of the National Agency for Strategic Management of State Participation and ONDA.