The construction of the high-speed rail line connecting Kénitra to Marrakech is accelerating. This colossal railway project will transform travel in Morocco and actively prepares the country to host the 2030 World Cup.
One year after work began, Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) reports a very positive assessment of the Kénitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line project . A monumental project valued at 96 billion dirhams.
Progress on the high-speed rail line (TGV to Marrakech is causing temporary disruptions. From April 21-23, 2026, the ONCF is reorganizing traffic with a temporary terminus at Sidi Ibrahim and substitute bus services.
In a report aired on April 5th, the American cult show 60 Minutes (CBS) has elevated the Moroccan high-speed train, Al Boraq , as a global example of technical success, starkly contrasting with the failure of the United States to build their own high-speed network.
The Minister of Transport, Abdessamad Kayouh, unveiled the future face of the Moroccan rail network. By 2030, the high-speed line will connect Kenitra to Marrakech in two and a half hours, compared to six hours today, radically transforming national mobility.
To reduce the costs of its HS2 rail project, the United Kingdom is considering reducing the maximum speed of its trains . This controversial decision would place the British network behind certain countries like Morocco.
The economic model of the high-speed train Al Boraq shows increasing profitability. Its operating surpluses directly contribute to the financing of the extension of the Moroccan railway network, confirms the Ministry of Transport.
The National Railway Office has launched a 104 million dirham tender for the connection of three electrical substations, a major technical step for the extension of the high-speed line to Marrakech.
The annual growth rate of bank loans to the non-financial sector stood at 8% in December 2025, driven by a strong momentum in public financing. According to Bank Al-Maghrib, this growth is mainly fueled by strategic infrastructure projects, particularly in desalination and high-speed rail (TGV).
Is a rail link between Spain and Morocco possible before 2030, the year of the World Cup? While the idea is appealing, it will be very difficult to meet the deadlines and find financing.
Fearing the negative impact of the cooling of diplomatic relations between Morocco and France, a French company is having its Spanish subsidiary enter the competition for the mega-contract of the National Railway Office (ONCF). The latter has launched a call for tenders to acquire 168 new trains, including 18 high-speed trains.
The National Railway Office (ONCF) has put in place a plan to welcome the millions of travelers expected on board its trains during the next summer season. Particular attention is paid to [Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE)].