Prime Highlights 

• Morocco has introduced a $7.8 billion plan to modernize public transport and advance clean mobility, aiming to cut emissions and improve travel in both urban and rural areas by 2029. 

• A new integrated system built around a “non-polluting train–tramway duo,” supported by next-generation buses and digital mobility tools, will enhance efficiency and real-time transport coordination. 

Key Facts 

• The investment includes $1.1 billion for 3,750 new buses and $6.7 billion for tram networks, RER commuter rail, and regional rail projects, with Casablanca-Settat contributing nearly $2.5 billion. 

• Air-quality data from 2023–2025 shows cleaner conditions, which officials attribute to reduced reliance on private cars and ongoing sustainable mobility efforts. 

Background 

Morocco has announced a $7.8 billion plan to upgrade public transport and support clean mobility by 2029. The government shared this plan during COP30. It aims to cut emissions, ease traffic, and provide cleaner, better transportation for people in both cities and rural areas.

The investment package includes $1.1 billion for the purchase of 3,750 next-generation buses and $6.7 billion for transport infrastructure such as new tram lines, commuter rail (RER), and regional rail links. The Casablanca-Settat region is leading the shift, committing almost $2.5 billion, around 40% of its Regional Development Plan, to support the transformation.

Regional Council President Abdellatif Maâzouz said the initiative reflects Morocco’s focus on environmental leadership and advanced regionalisation. He noted that regions now play a key role in driving the country’s ecological transition.

The model centers around a “non-polluting train-tramway duo,” supported by a modern bus network and a digital multimodal platform. This system will manage traffic better, give real-time travel updates, and make it easier for people to switch between different types of transport.

Authorities say they have already made strong progress. Monitoring stations showed cleaner air from 2023 to 2025, which officials link to the growing move away from private cars

The plan is part of Morocco’s long-term green strategy. It supports the National Charter for Sustainable Mobility 2035 and the National Low-Carbon Strategy 2030. These plans aim to create cleaner, stronger, and more competitive communities.

By strengthening public transport and reducing pollution, Morocco hopes to boost its leadership in sustainable mobility in Africa and support South-South cooperation in the region.