Morocco is set to invest 15 billion dirhams ($1.55 billion) in a major expansion of Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport, aiming to triple its passenger capacity ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The new terminal, announced by the country’s airports authority (ONDA) on Thursday, is designed to serve as a key African hub.
The expansion is part of a broader national strategy to double Morocco’s overall airport capacity to 78 million passengers as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup with Spain and Portugal. The revamped Casablanca airport will accommodate 35 million travelers annually by 2029, a significant increase from its current 10.5 million.
The new terminal will also be integrated into a planned high-speed rail network connecting Kenitra to Marrakech, further boosting Morocco’s transport infrastructure. While the rail project has already been announced, its connection to the airport is expected to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
With a record-breaking 17.4 million visitors in 2023, up 20% from the previous year, Morocco is setting ambitious tourism targets, aiming to attract 26 million visitors by 2030. Meanwhile, national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plans to quadruple its fleet to 200 aircraft by 2037, reinforcing Morocco’s position as a major aviation and tourism hub.
