Morocco is matching words with actions as far as making the Sahara territory a bridge to the rest of Africa through win-win partnerships. The Atlantic initiative, spurred by King Mohammed VI, aims to benefit landlocked Sahel countries from the future 1bln Dakhla port and other logistics and infrastructure to help them access global trade and help achieve their sustainable development goals. Morocco believes that the development of neighboring Sahel countries is pre-condition for fostering peace and stability in a region beset by terrorism, climate change, and underdevelopment. Following the example of Tanger med port, now the largest in the Mediterranean, Dakhla port will include industrial free zones to attract export-oriented manufacturers. The port will span over an area of 1650 hectares and would serve as a maritime transport hub for southern Morocco and West Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 02, 2024 11:51 UTC