This 1,440-kilometer connection, designed for a 3-gigawatt capacity, will link the southern regions to the economic heart of the Kingdom. The studies, managed by ONEE's Directorate of DC Links and International Interconnections, are divided into two phases. The first phase, lasting one month, focuses on the two conversion stations at Oued Lakraa and Médiouna, each spanning approximately 18 hectares.
The second phase, lasting four months, covers the transmission corridor itself, split into three sections: Oued Lakraa – Tan-Tan 550 km, Tan-Tan – Marrakech 576 km, and Marrakech – Médiouna 312 km. These investigations will involve soil surveys, including a minimum of ten soundings per conversion station and at least one sounding every five kilometers along the line, to determine geotechnical parameters such as cohesion, internal friction angle, and bulk density. The aim is to identify potential risks like settlement, landslides, scouring, or erosion, and to provide recommendations for future foundation designs.
The project requires an experienced technical team, including a geotechnical engineer with at least five years of experience in high-voltage overhead line geotechnical studies and a technical manager with at least three years of experience. This link is crucial for strengthening ele
