Morocco Announces the Construction of a New Airport in Casablanca with a Large Passenger Capacity
The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdelhamid Qyouh, announced the launch of an ambitious program to improve and expand Morocco’s airport infrastructure, as part of the “Airports 2030” vision. This extensive program, valued at nearly 28 billion dirhams, aims to strengthen the kingdom’s capacity to accommodate more passengers and solidify its position as a global logistics hub.
Among the key projects revealed is the construction of a new airport in Casablanca, which will have a capacity of 40 million passengers, making it the largest airport in the country. This project aims to enhance connectivity between Morocco and the world, especially towards distant destinations requiring more than 8 hours of flight. The airport will be built on an area of 800 hectares, and work is expected to begin soon, with tenders already at the final stages.
The new airport will help improve connectivity between Morocco’s major cities, as it will be connected to a high-speed train station, allowing passengers to reach Marrakech in 50 minutes and Tangier in about an hour and a half. This integration of various modes of transport strengthens the efficiency of travel within the kingdom and supports economic development strategies.
As part of the same vision, the minister announced a plan to expand the Royal Air Maroc fleet to 100 aircraft by 2030, which will help increase the kingdom’s air transport capacity. These ambitious projects demonstrate Morocco’s commitment to becoming a regional air hub.
The project is not limited to the new Casablanca airport; it also includes the expansion of several other airports, such as Rabat-Salé Airport, which will reach a capacity of 4 million passengers, Fes Airport with 5 million passengers, and Sania Ramel Airport, which will see its capacity increased to 2 million. Furthermore, the capacity of airports in cities that are candidates to host the 2026 World Cup matches, such as Tangier, Marrakech, and Agadir, will also be enhanced.
Among the measures announced by the minister to improve the passenger experience at Moroccan airports are reducing the time between the plane’s landing and the passenger’s exit to less than 25 minutes, introducing electronic gates, and using biometric passports to speed up procedures.
These measures are part of the kingdom’s vision to boost the international visibility of its airports by aiming to improve service quality and make Moroccan airports more attractive to passengers from around the world. These substantial investments reflect Morocco’s desire to become a global destination in tourism, investment, and logistics services.
The “Airports 2030” vision reflects Morocco’s ambition to develop its airport infrastructure in preparation for future challenges and confirms the kingdom’s commitment to improving its logistics sector at all levels.
