Kénitra-Marrakech High-Speed Train: First Service Expected in 2027
The construction of the high-speed rail line (LGV) connecting Kénitra to Marrakech is progressing steadily. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the physical progress of the works has reached 41%. The delivery of the first train intended for this new line is scheduled for September 2027, marking a significant milestone in the development of Morocco’s rail network.
### A 430-Kilometer Project Mobilizing 53 Billion Dirhams
Presented on November 3rd to Parliament as part of the examination of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics’ budget, the progress report on major rail projects highlights the advancement of the Kénitra-Marrakech LGV construction.
The new line will span a distance of 430 kilometers and will require an estimated investment of 53 billion dirhams. It is one of the key projects aimed at enhancing connectivity between the major cities of the Kingdom and supporting the modernization of rail transport.
According to the ministry’s data, the first high-speed train allocated to this line is expected to be received in September 2027. A total of 168 new trains will be delivered to Morocco, including 18 high-speed units purchased from the French manufacturer Alstom. The delivery of all 18 of these trains is scheduled for June 2030.
The design phase of the high-speed train units has reached a completion rate of 78%, as per the same information.
### Civil Engineering Completion Expected by October 2027
The projected timeline provided by the ministry shows that the civil engineering works are set to be completed by October 2027. Meanwhile, activities related to railway signaling are expected to continue until December 2028.
These various phases are essential to advancing the project towards its commissioning, while ensuring the integration of the necessary equipment for operating the new infrastructure.
### Three Airports Connected to the New Line
The future Kénitra-Marrakech LGV is also expected to enhance connections between the rail network and national airport infrastructures. The route plans for a connection with three major platforms: Rabat-Salé Airport, Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca—which is currently undergoing a new terminal project—and Marrakech Menara International Airport.
Through this construction, Morocco is continuing the development of its transport infrastructures, with the ambition of improving links between major urban centers and facilitating travel for passengers nationwide.
Source: Medias24
