| Approval Date | 16 Sep 2015 |
| Signature Date | 09 Mar 2016 |
| Planned Completion Date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Last Disbursement Planned Date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Sovereign / Non-Sovereign | Sovereign |
| Sector | Transport |
| DAC Sector Code | 21040 |
| Environmental Category | 1 |
| Commitment | U.A 89,432,311.64 |
| Status | Implementation |
The Nador West Med (NWM) Port Complex Construction Project is in line with Morocco’s National Transport Sector and Logistics Development Strategy, particularly the construction, upgrading and modernization of transport infrastructure and services to enhance the logistical competitiveness of the national economy. Its implementation in the maritime and port sector is expected to result in the construction and commissioning of the first phase of the Nador West Med industrial and port platform in 2021. It falls within the activities of the comprehensive program for the development of the Oriental Region, which is located in the north-east of the Kingdom. The port platform, to be located on the Mediterranean coast, is expected to comprise deep-sea port facilities backed on to a commercial, industrial and logistics center in the free zone. The port facilities have been designed for construction in several functional modules in a progressive manner. The project comprises three components, namely: (i) construction of port facilities; (ii) attendant and support social measures for women and youths; and (iii) project management. Its cost is estimated at MAD 10 billion or EUR 914.28 million. It will be implemented from 2014 to 2020.
The project seeks to: (i) help eliminate regional disparities, particularly by accelerating and strengthening the economic and social development of Oriental Region through enhancement of its attractiveness and creation of wealth and jobs; (ii) strengthen Morocco’s port services in the Western Mediterranean region and take advantage of its geostrategic position on the Strait of Gibraltar to attract part of global shipping activities; and (iii) secure the supply of energy commodities to Morocco by establishing a second pole, particularly by increasing reception and storage capacity in the project area. Therefore, the expected outcomes are: (i) increased port capacity; (ii) improved operational efficiency of the port in Oriental Region; and (iii) improved living environment and socioeconomic conditions in the project impact area.
The direct beneficiaries of the project are the users of the maritime transport as well as the populations living in its zone of influence. The area of direct influence project being the Rural Municipality of Iaazanène (Caidat de Béni Chicar, Circle of Guelaia and Province of Nador).
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Implementing
Société Nador West Med (SNWM)
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Funding
African Development Bank
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Implementing
SOCIETE NADOR WEST MED
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| IATI identifier | 46002-P-MA-DD0-004 |
| Last Update | 25 Mar 2023 |
| Name | Mohamed El Abass WADE |
| m.a.wade@afdb.org |
| Country | Morocco |
| Coordinates | Location Name |
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| 35.23028 -3.13148 | Iaazzanene |
| 35 -3 | Nador |
| 35.13333 -3 | Cercle de Guelaïa |
| 35.13716 -3.24587 | Amejjaou |
| 35.3159 -3.02094 | Bni Chiker |