African Development Bank provides 205 million euros to Morocco for Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail extension

This funding aims to enhance the capacity and operational performance of the Kenitra–Marrakech railway corridor, a key route for passenger and freight traffic. The project will extend the high-speed line and reinforce existing railway infrastructure on this strategic axis, improving travel fluidity between major economic and urban centers. It is expected to promote more sustainable mobility, better territorial connectivity, and support the transition to environmentally friendly transport modes.

Significant economic benefits are anticipated through reduced travel times and logistics costs. Achraf Tarsim, Country Manager for the African Development Bank Group in Morocco, stated that combining the high-speed line extension with modernization of existing infrastructure will accommodate increased passenger and freight traffic, streamline exchanges, and shorten journey times. Ultimately, this initiative will strengthen Morocco's logistical competitiveness and its role as a strategic hub between Europe and Africa.

The project includes acquiring new rails and track equipment for both conventional and high-speed lines to boost corridor capacity and operational performance. It also features project management support for effective implementation and monitoring. This operation aligns with the Bank Group's Four Cardinal Points and its 2024-2029 Country S