
Spain and Morocco Advance Plans for 38.5 km Undersea Tunnel
The project to build a tunnel connecting Punta Paloma, in Spain, to Punta Malabata, in Morocco, is of paramount importance for the two countries.

The project to build a tunnel connecting Punta Paloma, in Spain, to Punta Malabata, in Morocco, is of paramount importance for the two countries.

Things are accelerating for the project to build a tunnel connecting Punta Paloma in Spain to Punta Malabata in Morocco. The Spanish public company for studies on fixed communication through the Strait of Gibraltar (SECEGSA) has entrusted a German company with carrying out the feasibility study for this underwater rail infrastructure.

Karim Zidane, the delegate minister in charge of investment, convergence and evaluation of public policies, encourages Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to invest more in Morocco, stressing the need for the kingdom to attract both domestic and foreign investments.

Despite its potential, the development of cooperation between Morocco and France faces several challenges. If these are not met, there will be barriers to investment.

Tanger Med improves its position in the global ranking of port performance (CPPI). This is the result of the annual report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
According to a specialized Spanish magazine, Morocco is positioning itself as the "future Silicon Valley". And how?

The density of drilling carried out in Morocco has reached only four wells per 10,000 square kilometers, compared to the global average of 1,000 wells for the same area. This is revealed in an annual report by the Court of Auditors.

Certainly, Morocco has made significant progress to ensure internet access, but major challenges remain to be addressed.

The railway expansion plan is attracting investors who are ready to finance Moroccan projects. This is evidenced by the successful fundraising by the National Railway Office (ONCF).

The city of Tangier is losing its attractiveness for foreign investments. The reasons are multiple and call for attention.

In Morocco, construction is experiencing an upswing that is not about to stop. The prospects are generally positive, but the sector still faces major challenges.

Nearly a decade after the launch of the strategic plan for the integrated and sustainable development of the province of Kenitra (2015-2020) under the aegis of King Mohammed VI, the majority of projects are struggling to be delivered or are completely stalled.