As of April 24, 2025, marking one year since the launch of the high-speed rail project connecting Kenitra and Marrakech, the National Office of Railways has confirmed that the construction of this strategic project, stretching over 430 kilometers, is proceeding according to the established timeline. The latest official data indicates that the land expropriation processes have been nearly completed, with most of the land required for the project now liberated, significantly accelerating the pace of construction.
In terms of civil engineering, work is advancing steadily, with approximately 20 million cubic meters of excavation and filling completed thus far, alongside notable progress in the construction of technical structures. Currently, the project includes the construction of 15 major bridges and three covered sections near Casablanca Airport, Zenata, and Ain Atiq, totaling 1.5 kilometers in length. Additionally, 92 structures have been initiated, which comprise railway and roadway bridges. To facilitate the infrastructure development of the rail line, around 2.5 million tons of gravel, 800,000 tons of beams, and more than 100,000 tons of rails have been procured, along with 220 switching devices.
On a broader scale, this project is part of a massive investment program valued at 96 billion dirhams, intended to bring about a radical transformation in Morocco's railway sector. This program allocates 53 billion dirhams for the construction of the high-speed rail infrastructure connecting Kenitra and Marrakech, in addition to an investment of 29 billion dirhams for the acquisition of 168 new trains, and 14 billion dirhams designated for the maintenance and modernization of the existing network. These efforts are aimed at enhancing the overall performance of the railway system and bolstering the national economy.
As reported by almarrakchia.net.
