Morocco Secures €270 Million to Scale Airport Capacity by 2030

The loan, signed in Casablanca by Bank Group President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah and Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah, focuses on upgrading facilities in Marrakech, Agadir, Fez, and Tangier. By 2030, these airports are slated to reach a combined capacity of 25.6 million passengers. Marrakech leads the projections with 14 million, followed by Agadir at five million, Tangier at 3.6 million, and Fez at three million.

Beyond terminal expansion, the funding targets the backbone of airport operations. Investments cover automated baggage handling, digitized passenger processing, and upgraded air navigation systems. These technical overhauls aim to meet international safety standards while reducing transit times. The National Airports Office, under CEO Adel El Fakir, will oversee these improvements to accommodate the country’s surging tourism market and future international events.

This project serves as a cornerstone of Morocco’s Tourism Vision 2030. Beyond infrastructure, the initiative is designed to stimulate local economies by creating thousands of jobs, particularly for women and youth. By integrating these hubs into the Bank’s broader African aviation transformation strategy, Morocco intends to solidify its position as a critical node in global logistics and trade, ensuring long-term competitiveness in the air transport sector.