Morocco has revealed plans to expand its airport capacity to accommodate 80 million passengers annually by 2030, a significant increase from the current 38 million, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced. The ambitious initiative aligns with Morocco’s preparations to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, while also boosting tourism.
Addressing parliament, Akhannouch outlined the specific upgrades. Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport will expand its capacity to 23.3 million passengers, while popular tourist destinations Marrakech and Agadir will handle 14 million and 6.3 million passengers, respectively, by 2030.
The announcement follows a record-breaking surge in tourism, with Morocco welcoming 15.9 million visitors in the first 11 months of this year alone—exceeding last year’s total—thanks to increased air connectivity, according to tourism ministry data.
Morocco’s infrastructure push extends beyond airports. Akhannouch confirmed plans to extend the country’s high-speed rail network to Marrakech before the World Cup and eventually to Agadir. The railway operator aims to connect 43 cities—covering 87% of Morocco’s population—by 2040.
Preparations also include the expansion and renovation of 45 stadiums and training facilities across six host cities, as well as the construction of a new 115,000-seat stadium near Casablanca. The government estimates investments in stadium infrastructure will reach five billion dirhams ($500 million).
In addition to hosting the 2030 World Cup, Morocco will stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, further solidifying its position as a key player in global sports and tourism.
