Summary:

On 24 September 2025, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI announced a 20-billion-dirham ($2 billion) rail infrastructure program in Casablanca, part of a broader 96 billion dirham ($9.3 billion) national mobility plan. 

The initiative will deliver three next-generation railway stations, 10 suburban stations, upgrades to five existing transport hubs, 260 kilometers of new rail lines, 50 bridges and overpasses, two technical centers, and five maintenance workshops. 

A fleet of 48 new trains will be supplied by South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem, which will also set up a local manufacturing plant to bolster Morocco’s rail industry and export potential. 

At the heart of the program is the Casablanca-South station, under construction in Hay Hassani, designed to handle 12 million passengers annually and connect high-speed, regional, and airport express services with tram, bus, and taxi networks. Two additional stations are planned near the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane and at Mohammed V International Airport, with delivery set for 2027. 

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Outlook: 

The Casablanca rail program stands to significantly enhance Morocco’s transport infrastructure, reinforcing the city’s role as the country’s primary economic engine. Significantly upgraded rail infrastructure holds the potential to expand tourism opportunities, opening up more regional tourism locations which expand overall capacity. 

By expanding suburban and regional connectivity, the initiative will not only ease daily commutes but also improve links to industrial zones, airports, and trade corridors. The involvement of Hyundai Rotem and the establishment of a local manufacturing plant could attract further foreign investment and technology transfer, positioning Morocco as a rising player in the rail industry.  

The program may also facilitate stronger economic integration with European and African markets, supporting Morocco’s broader ambitions to serve as a regional logistics and investment hub

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