49.5 million dirhams to rehabilitate passenger terminals in 10 communities The Fes Meknes region is involved

Rabat, 1 June 2024: The Ministry of Interior announced the launch of the second phase of the strategic programme for the rehabilitation of passenger terminals in Morocco, as part of the implementation of the framework agreement between the Ministries of Interior, Economy, Finance and Administrative Reform, Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water and the National Transport and Logistics Company (SNTL).

The programme aims to support 10 territorial communities at the national level to rehabilitate their road stations by providing them with legal and financial support, identifying the needs for additional works and equipment, and providing them with an information system to develop and modernise their management.

The total cost of the programme is 49.5 million dirhams, distributed between 1.56 million dirhams for the accreditation of the study office, 9.3 million dirhams for the information system, 14.1 million dirhams for rehabilitation works, and 24.5 million dirhams for equipment and logistics.

Communities benefiting from this second phase of the programme include: Jarada, Khenifra, Berkane, Dakhla, Khouribga and Meknes.

Comprehensive measures to improve governance at passenger terminals

This programme is part of the Moroccan government’s efforts to improve the governance of Morocco’s passenger terminals by

Addressing administrative and financial imbalances in management.

Providing the necessary equipment.

Strengthening surveillance.

Ensuring safety conditions.

Setting standards for buildings and equipment.

Preparing a guide on the different stages of road stations and how to choose the appropriate management style.

Expected positive results

These measures are expected to improve the quality of services provided to travellers in Morocco’s passenger terminals, enhance safety, create new jobs, and stimulate investment in this field.

Officials’ statements

‘This strategic programme comes in implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, aimed at improving the mobility conditions of Moroccan citizens and providing high-quality services at passenger terminals,’ said Abdelouafi Lefteit, Minister of Interior.

‘The programme will contribute significantly to strengthening governance in this field and creating an attractive investment environment,’ he added.

The Strategic Programme for the Rehabilitation of Passenger Terminals in Morocco is an important step towards improving the quality of services provided to passengers, enhancing safety, creating new jobs and stimulating investment in this field.

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