In 2030 Morocco will host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. Among these, perhaps the most emblematic project is the extension of the high-speed rail line to Marrakech. The objective is clear: to complete the Atlantic high-speed axis by extending southwards the railway line that currently links Tangier to Casablanca, creating a continuous corridor connecting the country’s principal cities. Morocco was in fact the first African country to equip itself with a high-speed trains, inaugurating the Al Boraq service in 2018 between Tangier and Casablanca. The overall route stretches for around 350 kilometres, more than 180 of which were built to high-speed rail standards, with trains running at up to 320 km/h between Tangier and Kenitra.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 11, 2026 15:22 UTC