Morocco has unveiled an ambitious new plan to reshape its aviation infrastructure, with a strategic agreement signed Thursday in Rabat between the government and the National Airports Authority. Covering the period from 2025 to 2030, the agreement outlines a sweeping investment of 38 billion dirhams aimed at building a next-generation airport network to meet the country’s evolving economic and tourism demands.
Of the total funding, 25 billion dirhams will go toward significantly expanding airport capacity in key cities including Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier, and Fez. One of the most notable developments will be the construction of a major new hub terminal and an additional runway at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport, solidifying its role as the central gateway to the country.
The remaining 13 billion dirhams will support maintenance, system upgrades, and land acquisition—critical components for ensuring the long-term resilience and modernization of Morocco’s national airport system.
The signing ceremony, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, marks a key step in Morocco’s broader infrastructure strategy, which aligns closely with directives from the monarchy. Akhannouch emphasized that the initiative is in sync with the country’s current trajectory of economic development and its long-term vision for growth.
This large-scale project is part of the national “Airport 2030” strategy, designed to keep pace with rising air traffic, support the expansion of Royal Air Maroc, and fuel strategic sectors like tourism. The plan also looks ahead to major international events such as the upcoming FIFA World Cup, positioning Morocco as a leading regional aviation hub.
The agreement was co-signed by several key cabinet members and senior officials, including the ministers of Tourism, Transport, and Budget, as well as the heads of the State Holdings Agency and the National Airports Authority.
