• Morocco’s Nador West Med port set to begin operations by end of 2026
• Facility to handle 35M tons annually; operated by Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM
• Project aims to boost investment, development in Nador region

The Nador West Med port complex in Morocco could begin operations by the end of 2026. The project was initially scheduled to open in 2027, according to local media reports citing Equipment and Water Minister Nizar Baraka during his presentation of the 2026 ministry budget.

“The port is ready. We are now moving into the operational phase with leading international partners,” the reports said. The project was built by a consortium made up of Morocco’s SGTM, Luxembourg-based JDN, and Turkey’s STFA.

The facility is expected to be operated jointly by Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM. It will include a terminal with 1,440 meters of berth and a depth of 18 meters, split between a 900-meter container section and a 540-meter general cargo section. The site covers 60 hectares and will eventually be equipped with eight ship-to-shore cranes, 24 rubber-tyred gantry cranes, and four mobile cranes.

Once fully operational, Nador West Med will be able to handle 25 million tons of hydrocarbons, 7 million tons of dry bulk, and 3 million tons of general cargo each year. Authorities say the complex will help narrow regional economic gaps and support development in the city of Nador, particularly by attracting foreign investment.

Henoc Dossa