During a speech before the Chamber of Councillors, Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, reaffirmed the acceleration of the development of port activities in the Kingdom.
Morocco aims to make its coastline a strategic lever for sustainable development. Driven by the royal vision, the country now places the blue economy at the heart of its sectoral policies, as stated by Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka during his address to the Chamber of Councillors on June 17.
Currently equipped with a port capacity of 300 million tons, the national infrastructure targets 400 million tons by 2030. This growth is accompanied by major projects, including the future Nador West Med port, scheduled to become operational in 2032. This logistics platform will incorporate large-scale industrial projects, notably in green hydrogen and wind energy. A 5,000-hectare industrial zone will also host a Chinese project.
The port will also serve as a strategic starting point for energy links with Europe via pipelines intended for the export of natural gas and green hydrogen. Meanwhile, a new Atlantic port, currently 38% completed, is expected to be finished by 2028. It will strengthen Morocco’s integration into the markets of sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
Other projects are underway in Tan-Tan, Laâyoune, Tarfaya, and Al Meharriz. The government also plans to promote maritime professions through ship repair and construction, notably at the port of Casablanca, where a major job-creating construction site will be launched.
These initiatives are part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at increasing competitiveness, stimulating investment, and enhancing regional potential while respecting Morocco’s commitments to sustainable development.
