Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail 30% complete

The Minister of Transport and Logistics reported that the completion rate of the high-speed rail project between Kenitra and Marrakech has reached 30 percent, with efforts underway to significantly reduce travel time between the cities. The journey between Tangier and Marrakech is expected to be shortened from approximately six and a half hours to three and a half hours. This project is anticipated to transform the transportation landscape in Morocco by establishing a modern network connecting major cities. The project's investment program has reached 53 billion dirhams, including the construction of a high-speed line spanning 430 kilometers and the procurement of 168 new trains. Additionally, initiatives are underway for the Marrakech and Agadir lines with a total cost of 55 billion dirhams. The progress rate for regional trains stands at 30 percent, along with projects aimed at enhancing service quality and locally manufacturing locomotives.