Morocco's high-speed rail line (LGV) connecting Kenitra to Marrakech has reached 30% completion, Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced on Monday in Rabat. The project, an extension of the existing Tangier-Kenitra high-speed line, aims to link Casablanca and Marrakech by 2030, ahead of the FIFA World Cup that Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
According to the minister, the works are progressing on schedule, with the section between Kenitra and Casablanca expected to be operational by 2029. The entire line will eventually reduce travel time between Tangier and Marrakech to approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, compared to over 5 hours currently.
The project is part of Morocco's broader rail modernization plan, with an estimated cost of around 87 billion Moroccan dirhams (approximately $8.7 billion). The line will feature trains capable of reaching speeds up to 320 km/h, similar to the existing Tangier-Kenitra service.
Kayouh emphasized that the project is a key priority for the government, as it will enhance connectivity and support economic development in the regions served. The announcement was made during a parliamentary session dedicated to infrastructure projects.
