Morocco Expands Tramway Network Ahead of 2030 World Cup Bid

This large-scale project aims to extend the current 24 km network by an additional 45 km, thus connecting the cities of Rabat, Salé and Témara in a more fluid and efficient manner.

This week, another step forward has been taken with the selection of the company that will provide project management for the preparatory works and the relocation of networks. This stage marks the beginning of a concrete development phase that will allow the extension of the tramway to the city of Temara.

The extension project will be carried out in two distinct phases, with a completion target set for 2030, the year of the World Cup hosted by Morocco. The first phase, which will run until 2028, will see the creation of 23.7 km of new lines serving the neighborhoods of Hay Riad, Témara, Yaâcoub El Mansour and Sala Al Jadida. The second phase, scheduled for 2030, will add 21.3 km of additional lines, connecting the neighborhoods of Agdal, Al Bustane, Youssoufia, Laâyayda and Rahma.

Ultimately, line number 3 will allow reaching the city of Témara, passing through the urban center of Hay Riad in Rabat. The L1-L2 connection branch in Rabat will provide access to the Agdal high-speed train station. Line 4 will connect the commune of El Youssoufia to Rabat. As for line 6, it will provide access to the future Al Boustane urban area, which will be opened in Rabat.