Infrastructure: How Morocco is resizing its airports on the eve of the World Cup

The flagship of this program is the Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca. According to L’Economiste, the construction of a new terminal and an independent runway will increase the annual capacity from 15 to 35 million passengers by mid-2029. This hub will be directly connected to the future high-speed Kénitra-Marrakech line thanks to a new integrated railway station.

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Across the country, extensions are multiplying to meet international standards. Marrakech aims for 16 million annual travelers, while Tangier and Agadir plan to accommodate 7 million passengers each. In Fez and Rabat-Salé, the infrastructure is being resized to reach a threshold of 5 million, with Tetouan completing this network with a capacity of 900,000 users.

The modernization is not limited to concrete but includes a deep digital transformation. Rabat-Salé will serve as a model with a "fully digitalized and contactless" passenger journey. Automatic check-in kiosks are already operational in Casablanca, supported by an operational command center to streamline traffic during major events.

On the institutional level, the State has validated the transformation of the National Airports Office (ONDA) into a public limited company. This institutional reform aims to provide greater financial autonomy and facilitate access to international financing to sustain these colossal investments.

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The stated objective of the authorities is to guarantee optimal service quality in line with global requirements. "These initiatives are part of a process of bringing international standards, both in terms of safety and quality of service," the newspaper points out. This comprehensive system must ensure the success of hosting the World Cup tournament.