Highway Linking the Terminal Part of the Fez-Oujda Highway to the Algerian East-West Highway
Morocco, Algeria | AMU | Transport
Transport
USD 145.00M
Total Cost
37.5%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
2
Countries
Pre-Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Construction of a highway link connecting the Moroccan Fez-Oujda Highway to the Algerian East-West Highway, completing a critical section of the Trans-Maghreb Corridor and enhancing connectivity between Morocco and Algeria.
Key Objectives
Complete a critical missing link in the Trans-Maghreb Highway Corridor; improve cross-border connectivity between Morocco and Algeria; reduce transit times and transportation costs for passengers and freight; enhance road safety along the corridor; support regional integration within the Arab Maghreb Union; facilitate trade through improved infrastructure and border crossing procedures; create employment opportunities during construction and operation phases.
Strategic Importance
This highway link represents a vital connection in the Trans-Maghreb Corridor, which aims to connect Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania along the Mediterranean coast. By completing this strategic connection, the project will enhance regional integration in North Africa and facilitate trade flows between countries that have historically had limited economic interaction.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The highway will employ modern design standards appropriate for the Mediterranean climate and terrain of the region, with considerations for high wind conditions in certain sections.
Capacity: Approximately 60 km of highway (divided between Moroccan and Algerian territories); design capacity ...
Financing Structure
The project will require bilateral coordination for financing, with potential sources including: national budget allocations from Morocco and Algeria; multilateral development bank financing (AfDB, Islamic Development Bank, World Bank); bilateral development finance institutions; and Arab regional funding mechanisms such as the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.
Market Analysis
Current cross-border traffic between Morocco and Algeria is constrained by geopolitical factors and infrastructure limitations. With improved relations and enhanced connectivity, traffic volumes are projected to grow from current levels of approximately 2,000 vehicles daily to 5,000-7,000 vehicles daily by 2035.
Investment Opportunities
Limited but significant opportunities for private sector participation in: construction contracting; maintenance services; border facility operations; service area development and operations; and technical services for project implementation.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Arab Maghreb Union with national implementation units in Morocco and Algeria
Partners: Moroccan National Highway Company (ADM), Algerian National Highway Agency (ANA), Arab Maghreb Union ...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org

Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org

www.au-pida.org