Morocco Economy & Future Projects

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- It will be the completed Expansion of 4 airports: Rabat, Casa, Tangiers and Agadir. We will double the capacity to receive passengers to 80 million passengers instead of 40 million currently, and of course with the improvement of services in terms of quality.

Morocco Seals Agreement to Invest 4.2 billion USD in Airport Infrastructure.​

The airport capacity in Rabat, Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier, and Fez will be expanded. 2.5 billion USD will be directed towards building a new runway and a huge terminal at the Casablanca Mohammed V Airport. With the investment of 38 billion MAD Morocco will be able to target a passenger capacity of 80 million by 2030, doubling the capacity.


Casablanca airport

Rabat airport

 

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The kingdom of Morocco plans to Invest $8 Billion USD for 85% 5G Coverage by 2030.​

The ambitious project will begin implementation by the end of 2025, with several major cities receiving 5G coverage in the initial phase. This initiative forms part of the broader “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy, which aims to accelerate the country’s digital transformation.

“This investment is more than just about technology,” said Ghita Mezzour, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition. “It’s about ensuring that every Moroccan—whether in Casablanca or in a remote mountain village—has the opportunity to thrive in a connected, knowledge-based economy.”


By 2030, Morocco is projected to see GDP growth of up to 1.5% directly attributable to 5G-related innovation, according to estimates by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

 

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Important achievements for 2026


-Hosting the AFCON in Morocco, where Morocco aims to deliver the best-ever AFCON with state-of-the-art stadiums, and excellent accommodation for the guest nations, and fans.

-Morocco will open a new deepwater Mediterranean port in 2026 in the city of Nador. Nador port will begin its operations with a capacity of approximately 5.5 million containers (Morocco's first LNG terminal with a floating storage will be installed in this port in the next years with a 1 billion USD investment).

- With the current growth of the tourism sector, it seems that Morocco is heading for between 22-24 million tourists in 2026. This will allow us to generate between 15-16 billion USD in revenues. (2-2.5 billion USD more in revenues compared to 2025).


-Morocco's OCP will start to produce 200,000 tons of green ammonia in 2026, after the OCP group gradually invests 7 billion USD in an ammonia plant using green hydrogen, produced from renewable fuel.


-Two defense industrial zones will be ready to host investors, and be fully operational by the end of 2026.







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[Knowledgeseeker]

An excellent introduction to the AFCON in Morocco, with 69,500 spectators in the capital Rabat.

 

[Nilgiri]

You got a good review analysis by Economics Explained (which I have been following a while now). Good job Morocco!

 

[Knowledgeseeker]

Important achievements for 2026


-Hosting the AFCON in Morocco, where Morocco aims to deliver the best-ever AFCON with state-of-the-art stadiums, and excellent accommodation for the guest nations, and fans.

Morocco broke all the records ever recorded in AFCON history.


-An estimated 600,000 visitors who travelled to the country specifically for AFCON.

-The highest Attendance in matches of 1.3 million people.

- Morocco gives a whole new dimension to the Africa Cup of Nations with the most-watched AFCON in history, totaling 6.1 billion views.

-More than 150 global TV channels around the world have acquired the broadcasting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. An unprecedented global reach that confirms the international status of the tournament and the true value of the Moroccan organization.

-Morocco generated €1.5 billion in direct revenues.

-Minister of Industry and Trade Riadh Mezour: By organizing the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco achieved an accomplishment equivalent to ten years of development in just 24 months, and we provided the Kingdom with infrastructure that will serve its citizens for the next fifty years.

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