Morocco’s High-Speed Train Ranks Among World’s Fastest, Slashing Travel Times
24 February 2022
The Moroccan high-speed train (TGV), Al-Boraq, is one of the seven fastest trains in the world, along with those of France, Spain and China.
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Morocco’s $10 Billion High-Speed Rail Expansion Draws Global Competitors
1 February 2022
The French company Alstom will face industrialists, particularly Chinese, in the upcoming tenders to be launched by Morocco for these two new high-speed rail lines.
Morocco Plans $10 Billion High-Speed Rail Expansion to Connect Major Cities
21 January 2022
Morocco is seeking financing to launch two new high-speed rail lines. Its ambition is to build 1,300 kilometers of new high-speed lines by 2040.
Morocco Plans $5 Billion High-Speed Rail Link Between Marrakech and Agadir
18 January 2022
The government is planning the construction of the rail link connecting Marrakech and Agadir. The preliminary studies commissioned for this purpose have been carried out.
Morocco’s High-Speed Train Shifts to Green Energy, Aiming to Cut CO₂ Emissions
2 January 2022
Since yesterday, Saturday, January 1st, the Moroccan high-speed train, Al Boraq, is gradually switching to green energy. The aim is to replace the electrical consumption of the (…)
New Rail Line to Boost Industry and Connectivity in Marrakech Region
17 December 2021
The governor of the Marrakech-Safi region announced the commissioning of a regional train connecting Ben Guérir to Marrakech, to boost the potential of the Sidi Bouathmane (…)
Alstom Expands Morocco Operations with $10.5 Million Investment in Fez Plant
15 December 2021
Already established in Fez, the Alstom company has announced new investments, with the creation of a new production line, which will be operational in early 2023.
Morocco’s Al Boraq: Africa’s Fastest Train Ranks Among World’s Top 10
10 December 2021
The tourism specialist website CNN Travel ranks the Moroccan TGV, Al Boraq, in the top 10 of the world’s fastest trains. It is the only high-speed train in Africa to be (…)
Morocco Invests 7.7 Billion Dirhams in Railway Upgrades Over 3 Years
2 November 2021
The National Railway Office (ONCF) has planned an investment of more than 7.7 billion DH during the 2022-2024 period.
Morocco Launches Discounted Train Travel Card to Boost Domestic Tourism
6 July 2021
The National Railway Office (ONCF) and the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) are joining forces for better tourist service in the kingdom. The top two officials of the (…)