Morocco accelerates airport upgrades ahead of 2030 World Cup
Major expansion plans aim to boost passenger capacity, improve connectivity and modernize infrastructure as tourism demand surges nationwide
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco is fast-tracking a nationwide airport modernization program as it prepares for increased travel demand ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host.
Authorities are moving forward with large-scale upgrades that include terminal expansions, digital transformation of passenger systems and improved transport connectivity, aiming to handle a sharp rise in tourist arrivals expected in the coming years.
A key component of the plan involves constructing a new railway station linking Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca directly to the country’s high-speed rail network running between Kenitra and Marrakech, significantly improving access between major urban centers.
Several regional airports are also undergoing major expansion. In Marrakech, the Marrakech Menara Airport terminal will be expanded to 142,000 square meters, increasing its annual capacity to 16 million passengers, alongside upgraded parking infrastructure.
In Tangier, a new 95,000-square-meter terminal is planned to boost capacity to 7 million passengers annually, supported by a new control tower and redesigned parking facilities.
Similarly, Agadir Al Massira Airport will see its terminal expanded to 75,000 square meters, raising capacity to 7 million passengers per year, while exterior infrastructure and parking areas will also be modernized.
In Fes, feasibility studies are underway to increase the capacity of Fes–Saiss Airport to 5 million passengers annually through the construction of a new 45,000-square-meter terminal and improved road access.
Meanwhile, a new terminal at Rabat–Salé Airport is nearing completion, with a projected capacity of 5 million passengers per year.
The facility will incorporate advanced technologies, including a fully digital and contactless passenger processing system, a model authorities plan to replicate across the country.
In Tetouan, construction is ongoing on a new terminal at Sania Ramel Airport, designed to handle up to 900,000 passengers annually, along with the addition of a new control tower.
Officials say the comprehensive modernization effort is intended to strengthen Morocco’s aviation infrastructure, support tourism growth and ensure readiness for the global spotlight during the 2030 World Cup.
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