One year after the launch of the high-speed rail project connecting Kenitra and Marrakech on April 24, 2025, the National Office of Railways has confirmed that the construction of this strategic project, spanning a distance of 430 kilometers, is progressing in accordance with the established timeline commitments. This ambitious initiative aims to revolutionize the railway sector in Morocco significantly.
According to official data, the process of land acquisition has been nearly completed, with the majority of land parcels designated for the project now freed up. This advancement has significantly accelerated the pace of construction activities. In terms of civil engineering, the work is advancing steadily, with approximately 20 million cubic meters of excavation and filling completed to date, alongside noticeable progress in the construction of technical facilities.
Currently, the construction of 15 major bridges is underway, along with three covered sections near Casablanca Airport, Zenata, and Ain Atiq, stretching a total length of 1.5 kilometers. Additionally, 92 structures, including railway and road bridges, have been initiated. To support the infrastructure of the rail line, around 2.5 million tons of gravel, 800,000 tons of beams, and over 100,000 tons of rails have been procured, alongside 220 rail switch devices.
On a broader scale, this project is part of a massive investment program worth 96 billion dirhams, aimed at bringing about a radical transformation in the railway sector in Morocco. The program allocates 53 billion dirhams for the construction of the high-speed rail infrastructure between Kenitra and Marrakech, along with an investment of 29 billion dirhams for the acquisition of 168 new trains. Furthermore, 14 billion dirhams are set aside for the maintenance and modernization of the existing network, enhancing the overall performance of the railway system and bolstering the national economy.
As reported by almarrakchia.net.
