Nador West Med, one of Morocco’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, is now complete and on track to begin operations by the end of 2026. The announcement came from Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, during his presentation of the ministry’s 2026 budget to the Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives.
According to the minister, strategic agreements have already been secured with several global shipping leaders, including French shipping giant CMA CGM. These deals aim to ensure an annual throughput of three million containers, marking a major milestone in the port’s transition from construction to full-scale operation. Modeled after the successful Tanger Med complex, Nador West Med is designed to serve as a key transshipment and logistics hub in the Mediterranean.
Baraka emphasized that the economic impact of the port must extend far beyond the immediate provinces of Nador and Driouch. The infrastructure is expected to become a major driver of growth for the wider Oriental region. This broader reach will be enabled by the upcoming Guercif–Nador expressway, as well as upgrades to existing road networks connecting Taourirt, Al Hoceima, Oujda, and Saïdia. The vision is to turn Nador West Med into a logistical anchor for the entire eastern corridor of the country.
The minister also highlighted the strategic proximity of Fès, noting that the travel time from Fès to the port is under two hours. This opens the door for industrial zones to be developed in the Fès-Meknès region, positioning the hinterland as a natural extension of the port’s economic ecosystem.
Nador West Med is more than just a new port—it’s part of a broader national agenda to replicate the transformative success of Tanger Med. By focusing on transshipment and value-added logistics, the port is expected to reinforce Morocco’s role as a central node in global maritime trade while catalyzing regional development and industrial expansion.
