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Morocco investing in infrastructure ahead of 2030 World Cup

The government of Morocco plans to invest MAD12.5 billion (US$1.3 billion) into highway infrastructure projects ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the country is jointly hosting with Spain and Portugal.

Highway A7 from Marrakech to Casablanca in Morocco. The funding will improve road links Highway A7 from Marrakech to Casablanca in Morocco. The funding will improve road links. Image: Adobe Stock

According to news reports, Government officials and the National Highway Company of Morocco (ADM) formalised the initiative through two protocols signed last week.

The investments, spanning from 2025 to 2032, will focus on three major projects: the Continental Rabat-Casablanca Highway, Tit Mellil-Berrechid Highway, and Ain Harrouda and Sidi Maarouf junctions

One of the goals of the projects is to improve access to the Grand Stade Hassan II, which is currently being built. The 115,000 stadium – which will be the biggest in the world when completed - has been designed by Populous in collaboration with France-based architect Oualalou + Choi.

The estimated cost of the stadium is US$500 million and it is expected to be completed by the end of 2028.

Six locations in Morocco will host games at the 2030 World Cup: Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, Agadir, Fez, and Casablanca.

Images | Designs for world’s largest soccer stadium revealed Sports venue architecture specialist Populous and Paris-based Oualalou + Choi have revealed new images of the Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco

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