Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced an investment of 134 billion dirhams (about 13.5 billion US dollars) to expand and modernise Morocco's rail network by 2030. His speech was delivered at the second International Forum on Financing Railway Projects in Africa, held in Rabat.
The projects include extending the high-speed line from Kenitra to Marrakech, connecting the Nador West Med port to the network and expanding suburban services in major cities. The plan also covers the purchase of 168 new trains.
The programme aims to meet rising transport demand and better connect economic centres, partly in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco is co-hosting. A contractual framework with the national rail operator ONCF sets out priorities and financing.
