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Morocco Expands Maritime Presence with New Port Complex

Morocco's Nador West Med complex to handle large cargo volumes

October 31, 2026 2 min read
Morocco Expands Maritime Presence with New Port Complex

Morocco is strengthening its position as a major maritime power in Africa with the development of the Nador West Med complex.

The complex, which includes a container terminal and a hydrocarbon terminal, is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the country's economy.

Key Features of the Complex

  • A container terminal with a target capacity of 3.5 million containers
  • A second terminal to add another 1.8 million containers by April 2027
  • A hydrocarbon terminal with a storage capacity of 4 million cubic meters
  • A liquefied natural gas facility capable of processing up to 5 billion cubic meters yearly

Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.