Morocco has officially launched preliminary studies to determine the technical specifications and financing model for a highway project connecting Marrakech to Fez via Beni Mellal and Khenifra.
The cost of this infrastructure is currently estimated at around 28 billion dirhams. According to information provided by Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, in a written response to a parliamentary question, this project represents a key infrastructure development for the country. "This (…)
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Morocco Plans 420-Kilometer Highway Linking Marrakech to Fez at $2.8 Billion Cost
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Moroccan Acrobats Deploy "Ninja-Tech" to Inspect Africa’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge
3 March 2019, by AmineThree types of Moroccan "ninjas" have been called upon to inspect the Mohammed VI bridge, the longest cable-stayed bridge in Africa.
The structure, which was built by the Chinese company China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group, required the services of three acrobats. In front of the cameras, the three people gave their first demonstration of the "Ninja-Tech" method, a technique that allows the verification of high construction works and buildings without having to use heavy (…) -
Casablanca Plans New Highway to Ease Traffic and Connect Major Routes
9 April, by PrinceThe regional directorate of Equipment, Transport and Logistics of Casablanca has just relaunched a call for tenders for the definition study of the highway connecting the continental highway Casablanca-Rabat and the highway Casablanca-Had Soualem and Dar Bouazza.
"This highway link will connect the continental highway Casablanca-Rabat to the Tit Mellil-Berrechid highway and the Casablanca-Berrechid (A3) highway to the Casablanca-Had Soualem (A1) highway and the regional road RR320, with (…) -
Morocco’s Tit Mellil-Berrechid Highway Construction Ahead of Schedule
2 June 2024, by SylvanusThe construction work on the Tit Mellil-Berrechid highway, which is intended to facilitate traffic from the north and east to the south of Morocco, will be completed earlier than expected.
Launched in January, the construction work on the new Tit Mellil-Berrechid highway is progressing at a rapid pace. The completion rate of the site has already reached 25%, reports Le360. This work will be completed earlier than planned. "The teams mobilized are actively working to reduce the planned (…) -
Morocco Expands National Motorway Network with Major Infrastructure Projects
20 April 2023, by SaidThe Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, announced a series of infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the national motorway network in Morocco. These projects should contribute to improving mobility in different regions of the Kingdom.
Among these projects, we can mention the tripling of the Casablanca-Berrechid motorway and that of the Casablanca ring road, which will have a positive impact on traffic between the north and south of the country. The minister also (…) -
Morocco to Test Free-Flow Highway Tolling System, Promising Smoother Travel
11 December 2019, by GinetteFree-flow tolling will soon be tested on Moroccan highways. The Moroccan Motorway Company (ADM) has announced that preparations are underway to launch the first phase.
Good news for highway users in Morocco. They could be spared stops and slowdowns at toll booths if they have the Jawaz tag. This will be through free flow, which is a toll collection mode that involves having gantries equipped with cameras along the routes. They allow reading license plates and detecting badges similar to (…) -
Morocco Accelerates Major Highway Construction Projects, Minister Reports
19 January 2023, by ArmelThe execution of highway construction projects in Morocco is continuing and will accelerate this year, according to the Minister of Equipment, Nizar Baraka, who on Tuesday provided an update on the construction sites and their level of execution.
As part of strengthening the national road network, in order to reduce territorial disparities, the government has launched several road construction projects. Questioned in the House of Councillors on the various ongoing projects, the minister (…) -
Souss-Massa Council Approves $77 Million for Agadir Bypass Highway Project
4 February 2019, by SaidNew developments for the Agadir bypass highway, whose budget for the first two phases has just been adopted by the Souss-Massa Regional Council.
The elected officials have just adopted a partnership agreement for the realization of this 40 km long northeast bypass highway of Greater Agadir. Thus, the first tranche will be ensured by the Ministry of Equipment for 250 million dirhams, the second tranche of 520 million dirhams will be carried out by the Regional Council (200 MDH), the (…) -
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Deadly Highway Stone-Throwing Incident Claims Woman’s Life in Morocco
24 February 2019, by SaidNew drama on Moroccan highways where a woman, victim of stone throwing while driving her car, died Friday on the highway connecting Fez and Oujda.
The details are reported by the Kifach site, which states that a young woman living in Fez and working in a call center in the spiritual capital was the victim of stone throwing. However, it is unclear whether the victim was hit by the thrown stones or she tried to avoid the stones thrown at her car.
Unfortunately, cases of stone throwing are (…)