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Morocco and South Korea expand ties through major rail deal

In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Chafik Rachadi, Morocco’s ambassador to South Korea, highlighted the deepening economic relations between Rabat and Seoul, underscored by a landmark $1.5 billion agreement between Morocco’s national railway operator (ONCF) and Hyundai Rotem. Ambassador......

ONCF awards Italian GCF contracts for high-speed rail extension to Marrakech

The Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) has awarded two construction contracts to the Italian company Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie (GCF) for the extension of the high-speed rail line connecting Tangier and Kenitra to Marrakech. GCF will lead a consortium that includes its subsidiaries Transalpes......

Alstom to deliver 18 high-speed trains to Morocco for enhanced connectivity

French company Alstom has announced its commitment to provide Morocco with approximately 18 high-speed trains of the "Avelia Horizon" model, as part of the kingdom's railway network expansion. In a statement released recently, Alstom, a global leader in sustainable smart transport, confirmed......

Morocco's strategic positioning in turbulent global trade

Morocco is currently maneuvering through a landscape marked by diplomatic and trade challenges, amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. The year 2025 unfolds with apprehensions regarding international trade, particularly as the U.S. administration under President Trump signals potential tariffs......

Hyundai Rotem secures landmark $1.5 billion deal to supply double-decker trains in Morocco

Hyundai Rotem has signed a historic $1.5 billion (2.2 trillion won) contract with Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) to supply double-decker trains, marking the largest order ever secured by the South Korean company. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, underscores a significant step in......

Morocco narrows down train manufacturing bid to CAF and Hyundai

Morocco is nearing a decision in its ambitious plan to procure 150 regional and commuter trains, with the Spanish company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) and South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem emerging as the final contenders. This follows the exclusion of Talgo, Alstom, and the Chinese......

Morocco’s bold leadership in sustainable transportation, a blueprint for Africa’s green future

As the global community grapples with climate change and urbanization, Morocco is emerging as an unexpected leader in sustainable transportation. With ambitious initiatives and innovative strategies, the North African nation is positioning itself as a key player in the green mobility transformation across......

Moroccan railways secure 2bn dirham green funding

The National Railway Office of Morocco (ONCF) has successfully completed a landmark green bond issuance of 2 billion dirhams (MMDH), marking a significant step toward its 2035 carbon neutrality goal. This latest financial operation, managed by CDG Capital, garnered exceptional market interest with a......

Morocco's rail expansion accelerates with €430 million investment ahead of World Cup 2030

Morocco's ambitious railway infrastructure development has taken a significant step forward as French construction company Colas secures three major contracts worth €430 million to expand the country's high-speed rail network between Kenitra and Marrakech. The project, aimed at enhancing......