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How many high-speed railways will Morocco build?

The plan aims to build 1,300 km of new high-speed railways and 3,800 km of conventional railways that will connect 43 cities, the statement added. Abdeljalil noted during oral questions at the House of Representatives that ONCF conducted preliminary studies for the project including a topographic survey, Morocco’s state press agency reported.

What is Morocco's first high-speed line?

Morocco’s first high-speed line, d? Al Boraq — a reference to a heavenly creature that is said to have carried Islamic prophets — runs between Tangier and Casablanca. This 323km line, inaugurated by King Mohammed VI in 2018, has cut travel times between the two cities from nearly five to just over two hours.

Could a new high-speed railway link Rabat to Fez?

MOROCCAN National Railways (ONCF) has completed a feasibility study into a new high-speed railway to link Rabat, the country’s capital on the Atlantic coast, with city of Fez, 200km to the east. The study has covered the first phase of the project, which involves building a 150km line from the capital to Meknes.

What is Marrakech-Agadir high-speed rail?

Rabat - Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Mohamed Abdeljalil has announced the construction of Marrakech-Agadir high-speed rail (LGV). The project is part of the National Office of Railways (ONCF) plan to connect Moroccan regions with a network of medium and long-distance railways.