Morocco plans $1.5 billion expansion of Casablanca airport by 2029

Morocco's National Airports Office (ONDA) has announced a significant investment of 15 billion dirhams ($1.55 billion) to construct a new terminal at Casablanca's Mohammed V Airport, aimed at tripling its passenger capacity to 35 million by 2029. This project is part of the 'Airports 2030' strategy and is crucial for Morocco's co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The terminal will feature an H-shaped design with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance passenger experience and will be linked to a high-speed rail network connecting Kenitra and Marrakech. Additional infrastructure includes a new parallel runway and a 42-meter-high control tower. Morocco aims to double its overall airport capacity to 78 million passengers by 2030, reflecting a growing demand for air travel, as the country expects to attract 26 million tourists by that year. The project underscores Morocco's ambition to position itself as a key aviation hub in Africa.