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Dakhla Atlantic port on track for 2029 launch

Published 11 hours ago1 minute read

Construction of Morocco’s Dakhla Atlantique Port has reached 39% completion, with the project expected to be operational by early 2029.

Located 40 km north of the southern city of Dakhla, the port is part of a strategy to boost trade and economic development in the southern provinces, the Sahara. The facility is designed to support sectors including fishing, renewable energy, and logistics.

The main breakwater, measuring 1.3 km, is 85% complete, while 75% of the concrete “Cubipods” used for coastal protection have been manufactured, le360 reported citing the equipment ministry.

The port is scheduled to be completed by 2028, with commissioning set for the following year. The project is being monitored closely to ensure it remains on schedule, le360 said.

The Dakhla Atlantique Port is fully funded by Morocco and aims to position the country as a strategic maritime link between Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

The port is at the heart of Morocco’s Atlantic Initiative, a bold vision to unlock access to the sea for landlocked Sahel states such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso that have all endorsed the initiative.

It is also designed to serve as a catalyst for regional trade and a hub for West Africa.

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