Casablanca Airport expansion project takes shape following the award of an early works contract to STAM. This Moroccan construction firm, known as Société de Travaux Agricoles Marocaine, won the contract for site clearance and enabling works. STAM secured the contract following a MAD 294 million bid, which is about $29 million. The growth is part of Morocco’s efforts to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Portugal and Spain. The growth will raise the capacity and infrastructure at Mohammed V International Airport. Construction will take place in 2029, one year before the World Cup. The MAD 15 billion development will renew passenger facilities, streamline airport logistics, and develop flight handling. As the development takes hold, Morocco welcomes its readiness to take part in global activities and greater levels of tourism. Getting underway, this development positions Casablanca in position to become a flagship regional air center for North Africa.
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Significance and Scope of the Casablanca Airport Expansion Project
The Casablanca Airport expansion project is a key element in Morocco’s transport and economic development strategy. It will significantly enhance air traffic capacity at Mohammed V International Airport. With increasing tourism and business travel, the modernization meets national and regional demand. The new terminal and associated infrastructure will serve millions of additional passengers annually. This expansion also makes Casablanca an important international hub. In addition to expanding terminal capacity, the project includes improved runways, new access roads, and improved cargo facilities. Early works will prepare the site for major works, with later phases improving security, logistics, and passenger flow. The development is part of Morocco’s broader strategy to improve transport infrastructure in preparation for the 2030 World Cup. The development also creates jobs, stimulates local businesses, and makes Morocco more attractive to investors. Overall, the Casablanca Airport expansion project is a long-term investment in the country’s global integration and infrastructure resilience.
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