Morocco is taking a new step in the development of its port infrastructure with progress on the Nador West Med port and industrial complex and the upcoming launch of construction works on Tanger Med 3. These two major projects aim to strengthen the Kingdom’s logistics, industrial and energy competitiveness while consolidating its position in international maritime trade.
Located on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast, Nador West Med will complement the existing facilities at Tanger Med. Having already attracted MAD 54 billion in public and private investment, the complex is preparing to bring its first container terminal into operation, with an ultimate capacity of 3.5 million TEUs. A second terminal, with a capacity of 1.8 million TEUs, is expected to become operational in April 2027. The two terminals represent MAD 8 billion in private investment.
The project also includes strategic energy infrastructure, notably an oil products terminal supported by a potential storage capacity of 4 million cubic metres, as well as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal capable of handling up to 5 billion cubic metres per year. An industrial zone, already operational, currently hosts one active factory, while three others are under construction.
In the long term, Nador West Med is expected to generate 14,000 direct jobs and 20,000 indirect jobs. Its development is also supported by improved transport connections, including the Selouane–Nador West Med railway link and the Guercif–Nador West Med motorway.
Meanwhile, Tanger Med is pursuing its expansion through the Tanger Med 3 project, which предусматри the construction of 1,200 metres of quays and a new container terminal providing an additional annual capacity of 4.5 million TEUs. Valued at MAD 8 billion, the project will be developed under a concession agreement signed with Maersk–APM, a major global player in maritime transport.
These developments will be complemented by the ongoing expansion of the passenger and roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) port facilities, as well as the eastern extension of Tanger Med 2. With these new infrastructures, the Tanger Med complex could reach a total capacity of 20 million containers, strengthening its ambition to rank among the world’s top ten ports.
Through these investments, Morocco aims to consolidate its position as a leading port, industrial and logistics hub while generating new economic and employment opportunities for the surrounding regions.
