Work on Morocco’s future Dakhla Atlantic Port is now more than 60% complete, according to the Ministry of Equipment and Water.
The update shows that construction is moving ahead steadily, with around 1,800 workers operating day and night to keep the project on track.
One of the most advanced parts of the project is the 1.2-kilometre maritime viaduct linking the mainland to the future port. It is now more than 85% complete. Meanwhile, land reclamation and embankment works, which will create the ground needed for terminals and port facilities, have passed the 44% mark.
Located about 40 kilometres north of Dakhla, the port is expected to become one of Morocco’s biggest trade gateways when it opens in 2029.
The project also includes a large industrial and logistics zone covering more than 1,600 hectares, an area roughly equivalent to more than 2,200 football pitches.
Once operational, the port will be able to handle up to 35 million tonnes of cargo a year. That includes one million shipping containers, 25 million tonnes of goods, five million tonnes of fuel products and one million tonnes of seafood.
The port will have separate areas for commercial shipping, fishing activities and ship repair services.
Moroccan authorities see the project as a major driver of economic growth in the south of the country. The port is expected to support industries such as seafood processing and renewable energy exports, while also strengthening trade links with West Africa and countries in the Sahel region.
