Morocco will spend 4 billion dollars to expand its airports

Abdessamad Kayouh, Morocco's Minister of Transport and Logistics, has announced an investment of approximately 42 billion dirhams (4.1 billion dollars) in projects aimed at expanding the country's airports until 2030.

During a session of the Infrastructure, Energy, Mines, Environment and Sustainable Development Committee of the House of Representatives, Kayouh said these measures are part of a broader strategy to strengthen Casablanca airport's role as a key global gateway for the Kingdom. 

The Moroccan minister explained that this initiative not only aims to expand airport capacities, but also seeks to respond to the growing demand for air travel. 

The planned investments are aimed at modernising the country's main airports, including those of Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, Fez, Tetouan and Agadir.  

In particular, Casablanca airport will undergo major upgrades to cater for 44 million passengers per year, while Rabat-Salé will see the construction of a new terminal designed to handle 4 million passengers per year. 

In addition to airport infrastructure, the development plan also envisages the expansion of Morocco's air fleet, in particular Royal Air Maroc (RAM), to meet the growing demand for both international and domestic flights.  

This expansion will also support regional connectivity by opening new routes, especially to marginalised areas, which will improve access to remote regions of the country. 

In addition, Kayouh noted that his ministry has launched a strategic study to establish a national commercial maritime fleet in order to strengthen Morocco's maritime transport sector, boost economic and social development and ensure the country's sovereignty in this key industry. 

During the parliamentary debate, committee members praised the government's plans and recognised the key role of transport infrastructure in boosting the Kingdom's economic, social and regional development. 

They also called for comprehensive reforms of the legislative and organisational frameworks governing transport. These measures are expected to improve the sector's competitiveness and provide better support for major events, including major sporting events that will take place in Morocco in the coming years, such as the 2030 World Cup.