Casablanca, 18 September 2025 (MAP) – His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, on Thursday inaugurated and visited several large-scale projects at the Casablanca Port Complex, part of an ambitious restructuring and development plan aimed at enhancing the economic and tourism appeal of Morocco’s largest city.
Mobilizing investments of nearly MAD 5 billion, the projects include the development of a new fishing port, the construction of a state-of-the-art shipyard, the creation of a modern cruise terminal, and the building of an administrative complex bringing together all stakeholders of the Port of Casablanca.
Undertaken by the National Ports Agency, these projects reflect the Sovereign’s constant vision to endow Morocco’s economic capital with modern, internationally compliant infrastructure that will sustainably revitalize Casablanca and meet the aspirations of its citizens.
The inauguration began with the new fishing port (MAD 1.2 billion), designed to enhance safety and working conditions for fishermen while boosting the seafood value chain. With capacity for over 260 artisanal boats and nearly 100 coastal vessels, the facility includes a next-generation fish market, cold storage, ice production units, container management, and a seafarers’ hostel—ensuring better organization and promotion of Morocco’s fishing sector.
The Sovereign also visited the new shipyard, a MAD 2.5 billion investment that marks a major step in developing Morocco’s naval industry. Equipped with a 240-meter dry dock, a 9,700-ton lifting platform, and advanced docking infrastructure, the shipyard aims to meet both national and international demand, attract investment, and reinforce the Kingdom’s presence in global shipbuilding and repair markets.
In addition, HM the King inaugurated the Casablanca cruise terminal (MAD 720 million), built to international standards and capable of welcoming 450,000 passengers annually. The terminal includes a ferry facility, a 650-meter landing stage, multiple gangways, and parking for 44 coaches, positioning Casablanca as a prime destination for global cruise tourism.
Completing the round of inaugurations, the Monarch opened the new administrative complex (MAD 500 million), which unifies port services—including customs, operators, and the port authority—into one hub. This integration is expected to optimize efficiency, improve user services, and better link the port with its surrounding urban environment.
These transformative projects, which add to Morocco’s growing portfolio of world-class maritime infrastructure alongside Tanger-Med, the future Nador West-Med, and Dakhla Atlantique ports, reinforce the Kingdom’s momentum under the leadership of HM the King. They aim not only to modernize Casablanca’s port activities but also to elevate the city’s status as a financial, economic, and tourism hub, supporting its dynamic urban and demographic growth.
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