Nador West Med attracts 54 billion dirhams in Morocco
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Ivoire Actu
Morocco’s Nador West Med port complex represents a total investment of 54 billion dirhams and is expected to reach a capacity of 5.3 million containers. The eastern terminal will offer 3.5 million containers and the western terminal 1.8 million, while the expansion of Tanger Med and Tanger Med 3 continues, according to the Royal Cabinet.
The Nador West Med port and industrial complex involves a total investment of 54 billion dirhams, according to a statement from the Royal Cabinet issued after a meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI in Rabat. The amount includes 17 billion dirhams in public investment, 23 billion in private investment and 14 billion for connecting infrastructure.
The complex has a 260-hectare nautical basin and is expected to reach a total capacity of 5.3 million containers. Its eastern terminal, granted to the Marsa Maroc-MSC consortium, will be able to handle 3.5 million containers with 1,520 metres of quay. The western terminal, awarded to the Marsa Maroc-CMA CGM consortium, will have a capacity of 1.8 million containers and 900 metres of quay, with commissioning scheduled for April 2027.
Nador West Med will also include terminals for dry bulk, general cargo, liquefied natural gas, hydrocarbons and vehicles. The roll-on/roll-off terminal is due to enter service in September 2026, while the hydrocarbons terminal is expected in April 2027. Announced capacities include 7 million tonnes for dry bulk, 5 billion cubic metres for liquefied natural gas and 25 million tonnes for hydrocarbons.
The meeting also focused on the expansion of the Tanger Med complex and the launch of Tanger Med 3. It follows the announcement of the forthcoming opening of the first Nador West Med terminal and the launch of Tanger Med 3 by Mohammed VI on 28 October.
