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Morocco high-speed rail construction and expansion

Overview

The National Office of Railways (ONCF) in Morocco has announced temporary adjustments to train services to accommodate the construction of the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed line (LGV) and maintenance on conventional lines.

Service changes are scheduled in two phases. The first phase, beginning late night on September 5 through September 6, 2026, involves the suspension of the Settat TNR service and the Safi-Casablanca line, as well as the replacement of the airport rail link with Supratours bus shuttles. The second phase, starting September 14, 2026, introduces revised schedules, route reductions, and the gradual closure of the Facultés and Ennassim stations.

As the network expands, Morocco is advancing new high-speed projects. A decree published on September 7, 2026, officially recognized the public utility of the Marrakech-Agadir rail project and a planned connection between Chichaoua and Essaouira. The Marrakech-Agadir line is estimated to cost 55 billion dirhams, with approximately 70% of its structures expected to be tunnels and bridges due to the High Atlas mountains terrain.

These initiatives are part of a broader 96 billion dirham ONCF investment program through 2030. Within this framework, the Grand Casablanca railway development project has entered its operational phase, one year after its launch by King Mohammed VI. This 20 billion dirham program includes 260 kilometers of new tracks, 50 engineering structures, and the acquisition of 48 new trains. Major construction is currently underway at Casablanca-Sud, Mohammed V Airport, and the Hassan II Grand Stadium, with completion expected within 24 months. The Casablanca-Sud station is being designed as a major transit hub to accommodate Al Boraq high-speed trains and regional services.

Entities

Marrakech · Morocco · Kénitra · ONCF · Casablanca

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Casablanca railway project enters operational phase

    Grand Casablanca's 20 billion dirham railway project has entered its operational phase, featuring 260km of new tracks and major new stations at Mohammed V Airport and Hassan II Grand Stadium.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Morocco advances Marrakech-Agadir high-speed rail project

    Morocco has declared the Marrakech-Agadir and Chichaoua-Essaouira high-speed rail projects as matters of public utility, enabling land acquisition for the 55 billion dirham Marrakech-Agadir line.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Morocco expands high-speed rail with Kenitra-Marrakech project

    Morocco's ONCF is investing 96 billion dirhams through 2030 to modernize its rail network, featuring a major high-speed line between Kenitra and Marrakech with speeds up to 320 km/h.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Rail services undergo adjustments in Morocco and Canada

    Rail services in Morocco and Canada are undergoing significant changes due to high-speed rail construction, seasonal demand, and infrastructure expansion projects.

  5. [BUSINESS] 20 sources
    ONCF announces train service changes for high-speed line works

    Morocco's ONCF is adjusting train schedules in two phases starting September 5, 2026, due to Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed line construction, affecting several routes and station accessibility.

Sources

achkayen.com · africazine.com · alalam.ma · aljadidnews.ma · alyaoum7.ma · elzmannews.com · ihata.ma · infomagazine.ma · infomaroc.net · infomediaire.net · innovantmagazine.ma · journaux.ma · larachenews.com · lebarometre.cd · lemaroc360.com · lenew.ma · lenouvelliste.ma · lereporter.ma · lesiteinfo.com · machahid24.com · maroc-actu.com · maroc24.com · marrakechalaan.com · mcg24.com · partir.ouest-france.fr · socialnews.xyz · toronto.citynews.ca

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history