Morocco Unveils $1 Billion Plan for New Highways and Expressways
9 December 2020
Minister Abdelkader Amara presented on Monday to the House of Representatives the road projects of his ministry, including the Fez-Taounate expressway.
Ministry of Equipment and Transport
Morocco to Begin Construction on 105-km Nador-Guercif Highway in 2021
3 December 2020
The Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water announced, on Tuesday, November 24, the launch of the construction work for the highway section connecting Nador to (…)
Moroccan Truckers Plan Strike Over Spanish Fuel Restrictions at Border
23 November 2020
The strike of Moroccan truckers will indeed take place against the "abuses" of the Spanish customs. The members of the board of the Moroccan Association of International Road (…)
Road Closure: Imilchil-Tinghir Route Shut for Rockfall Prevention Work
20 November 2020
This Friday, from 8am to 6pm, there will be no traffic on the section of regional road No. 703 connecting Imilchil and Tinghir. The Ministry of Transport has announced that it (…)
Morocco Deploys 280 New Traffic Radars to Enhance Road Safety
19 November 2020
Some 280 fixed and mobile radars have been received this year by the various security services (police and gendarmerie), said the Minister of Equipment Abdelkader Amara during (…)
Morocco to Build Africa’s Largest Seawater Desalination Plant in Casablanca
12 November 2020
The process is underway for the realization of a large continental seawater desalination plant in Casablanca. This is the announcement made by the Minister of Equipment, (…)
Morocco Favors Ourika Tunnel for Marrakech-Ouarzazate Connection, Study Shows
31 October 2020
The Minister of Equipment met with experts on the progress of studies on the Ourika and Tichka tunnels, connecting Marrakech to Ouarzazate. In view of the relative advantages (…)
Spain Imposes Fuel Restrictions on Moroccan Truckers, Sparking Controversy
21 October 2020
Moroccan heavy goods vehicle drivers are required to refuel only at Spanish service stations, risking fines. The decision is not to the liking of the drivers or their (…)
Moroccan Blue Lagoon Ecosystem at Risk as Government Launches Controversial Rehabilitation Project
21 September 2020
The Blue Lagoon (Merja Zerga) of Moulay Bousselham is the subject of a "rehabilitation" operation with the opening of an estuary, even though it is protected by an (…)
Morocco Tightens Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration Renewal Rules
18 September 2020
Renewals of the driver’s license and the registration certificate must no longer exceed three months after expiration.