Moroccan aviation ambitions have taken a concrete step by launching the foundations for a new terminal at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca.
Now in the physical construction phase, the project forms part of a broader “Airport 2030” strategy led by the National Airport Office (ONDA), which Morocco is looking to position itself as a major air hub in the coming years.
Onda has confirmed that the new terminal will increase airport capacity to 20 million passengers per year. Once completed, the site will house up to 35 million travellers per year and will become one of the largest and most strategically located in Africa.
in projection The crazy 15 billion ($1.5 billion) investment is considered one of the most ambitious infrastructures the country has launched in the last decade.
The land contract was sent to Moroccan company SOTAM following a national bid appeal. This first phase, which lasts for eight months, clears the path to terminal construction.
It shows the transition from months of technical research to ground activities. These studies were conducted by a coalition of international companies with experience in major airport terminals in cities such as London, Madrid and Geneva.
Onda said the development would correspond to a vision of placing connectivity, technological innovation and environmental responsibility at the heart of the country's aviation policy.
Future devices reflect this outlook. It incorporates digital travel experiences, high energy performance, and infrastructure designed to withstand climate pressures. The site also hosts a high-speed train station, offering a 30-minute link to Rabat and a trip to Marrakech in under an hour.
Casablanca as a continental air hub
Casablanca already stands as an important confluence between the continents. This device is intended to deepen its role. Onda described the project as a way to strengthen the city's position between Europe, Africa and the United States, particularly in the era of Royal Airmalok (RAM). I'll continue To expand international reach.
Future terminals say that Morocco is ready to welcome the world ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The infrastructure supports that global moment, but looks far beyond that as we move towards long-term changes in how Morocco connects with the world.
To ensure the quality and efficiency of the project, Onda has opened an early call of interest to identify the most capable construction partners. The process concludes in May 2025, attracting 27 consortiums, Morocco and International, with proven expertise in complex airport systems.
On the ongoing basis, Onda will move from planning to execution.
The expansion of Casablanca affirms Morocco's intention to take on a greater role in international air traffic, bringing together people, markets and cultures on the continent.
