On 18 September setec reported that – Rabat and Casablanca, two of Morocco’s largest cities, are in the process of transforming their public transport systems. Rabat tramway, a major project designed to extend the existing network to meet the growing demand for mobility, and the development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network in Casablanca, bear witness to the authorities’ determination to implement a variety of exclusive right-of-way transport solutions.
Officially opened in 2011, Rabat tramway was the first of its kind in Morocco, with two original lines covering around 20 km. Today, setec is working on the third phase of the network extension on behalf of Rabat Région Mobilité. This phase involves adding a further 45 km, of which setec is currently studying 20 km.
These extensions are essential to serve the entire agglomeration and reduce dependence on individual cars. The services currently being finalised by setec include preliminary and pre-project studies, with commissioning scheduled for 2030. This initiative is part of a global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote more environmentally friendly modes of transport.
At the same time, in Casablanca, the BHNS (Bus Rapid Transit) completes the city’s public transport offer. Lines L5 and L6, in service since March 2024, extend over some 25 km. setec was the prime contractor for the studies and works, once again demonstrating its expertise in the design and deployment of exclusive right-of-way public transport systems.
These projects illustrate the desire of the Moroccan authorities to modernise public transport, by focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions. setec, and in particular setec Maroc, as a trusted partner, continues to play a central role in the construction of these essential infrastructures for the future of Morocco’s major cities.
