Morocco has secured a record €1.3 billion ($1.49 billion) in financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) in 2025, highlighting the country's growing importance in the lender's development strategy and its ambitions to accelerate economic transformation.
The funding, the largest annual commitment the AfDB has made to Morocco, spans infrastructure, entrepreneurship, agriculture, governance, skills development and climate-focused investments.
Speaking on the sidelines of the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, AfDB Country Manager for Morocco, Achraf Tarsim, said the financing reflects a shared commitment to supporting Morocco's long-term economic growth and resilience.
A significant portion of the package is aimed at modernising key transport infrastructure. The Bank allocated €420 million ($481 million) to infrastructure and connectivity projects, including €270 million ($309 million) for upgrades at the airports of Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Fez.
The airport programme will fund terminal expansions, a new control tower in Marrakech and advanced technologies designed to improve passenger movement, baggage handling and operational safety as Morocco prepares for rising tourism and business travel demand.
