Morocco Diversifies Industry by Betting on Railway Sector
After accumulating successes in the automotive and aeronautics industries, Morocco is diversifying its industry by investing in the railway sector.
As part of new partnerships with countries like China, Germany, and France, the Kingdom plans to establish a train manufacturing plant in Fes, which is expected to be operational by 2025.
This plant will be the third production unit of its kind in the country, marking a key step in Morocco's ambition to develop local expertise in the railway sector.
The Moroccan Minister of Transport and Logistics recently presented a plan to extend the railway network to cover 87% of the territory, up from the current 51%.
To achieve this, the National Office of Railways (ONCF) plans to build 1,300 kilometers of high-speed lines, in addition to 3,800 kilometers of traditional rail tracks.
Morocco is already working on projects to extend its high-speed train lines to strategic cities such as Marrakech and Agadir, as well as connecting the cities of Rabat, Fes, and Meknes.
The country also aims to strengthen its position as a logistics hub towards West Africa, a potential market for locally manufactured products.
