Morocco's Transport Minister announces study on rural dual transport needs

Moroccan Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, has announced that the ministry has completed a study to determine the requirements for dual transport in rural provinces. The initiative aims to improve mobility services and reduce isolation in rural and mountainous regions.

The study, conducted in partnership with various transport sectors, will be released soon and will categorize needs by province based on movement data within specific basins. Minister Kayouh emphasized the importance of distinguishing between rural and mountain transport due to their differing geographical requirements.

To improve efficiency, the ministry has reduced the processing time for dual transport licenses from a previous range of six months to one year down to a maximum of 15 days. This acceleration is part of a broader strategy to decentralize authority, transferring competencies from the central ministry in Rabat to regional authorities and provincial governors (Walis and Amils) who are closer to local needs.