Morocco and the African Development Bank signed two financing agreements totaling €405 million on September 17, 2026, to extend the high-speed rail network and support vocational training programs.
On September 17, 2026, Morocco and the African Development Bank signed two financing agreements totaling €405 million, with €205 million allocated to extend the high-speed rail line and €200 million to fund a vocational training program.
The €205 million rail portion will finance the extension of the high-speed line on the Kénitra-Marrakech corridor, building on the existing Al Boraq service.
The €200 million second agreement supports the ‘Cap Compétences 2030’ vocational training program, aimed at equipping Moroccan youth with skills for emerging industries.
The Kénitra-Marrakech corridor is a critical segment in Morocco’s rail network, connecting the northern coastal region to the central tourist hub. Extending high-speed rail southward is expected to reduce travel times and boost economic integration between the country’s major cities.
On the skills side, the program targets a persistent challenge: aligning vocational training with labor market needs. Cap Compétences 2030 is designed to train young Moroccans in fields that the country is prioritizing for economic diversification.
Together, the two agreements represent a coordinated investment in both infrastructure and human capital. The AfDB financing underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting Morocco’s development priorities with a dual focus on modernizing transport and building a skilled workforce.