Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport is set to undergo a massive transformation with the construction of a brand-new terminal-an entirely Moroccan-built project that marks a major milestone for the country’s aviation sector. The contract, awarded to the local consortium of SGTM and TGCC, represents a record investment of 12.8 billion dirhams, making it the most ambitious airport development ever launched by Morocco’s National Airports Authority.
Spanning an impressive 600,000 square meters, the future terminal will initially be able to handle 20 million passengers per year, with the potential to scale up to 30 million. Designed to serve as both a regional and international hub, the terminal is being developed to meet some of the world’s highest standards in quality, performance, and operational efficiency.
This flagship project is a central component of the “Airports 2030” strategy, a nationwide plan to modernize Morocco’s entire airport network. In Casablanca, the initiative is taking on an especially large scale. The design phase, infrastructure planning, technical studies, and bidding process all moved forward at an accelerated pace, with the contract finalized in just 18 months-a remarkably tight schedule given the project’s complexity.
Beyond size and capacity, the new terminal is also a statement in sustainable design and intelligent infrastructure. It will be seamlessly linked to the upcoming high-speed rail line connecting Tangier to Marrakech, strengthening its integration into Morocco’s broader transportation network.
The construction effort will draw heavily on Moroccan expertise and is expected to create several thousand direct and indirect jobs. It will also support the expansion of Royal Air Maroc, with space to accommodate 45 aircraft parked simultaneously at contact stands—allowing smoother and faster boarding and disembarking for travelers.
The build is scheduled to last 40 months, with the terminal slated to open its doors by mid-2029.
