Morocco’s ports are set to undergo a broad assessment as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) prepares a study that will examine how the country’s maritime gateways can become more efficient, greener and better equipped for the future.
Rather than funding new infrastructure, the upcoming mission is designed to take a close look at the current state of Morocco’s port sector and identify where improvements are needed.
The study is expected to run from early September 2026 through late February 2027, according to JICA pre-tender documents.
The review will focus on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Morocco’s ports, including operational efficiency, digital transformation, cybersecurity and efforts to cut carbon emissions.
The review will explore whether Japanese expertise and technology could play a role in future cooperation with the kingdom.
The mission will include pilot activities and a workshop with Moroccan stakeholders to present the study’s findings and showcase Japanese technologies that could support future projects.
JICA says Morocco’s largest ports, especially Tanger Med and Casablanca, have become critical hubs in global supply chains, handling about 98% of the country’s foreign trade.
As trade volumes continue to grow, Morocco has been expanding and upgrading its port infrastructure while aiming to strengthen its position as a logistics bridge between Europe and Africa.
To support those ambitions, the Japanese agency plans to examine cargo traffic forecasts, port development plans, construction methods and the way ports are managed and operated.
The agency will review how different public and private stakeholders work together and assess climate policies already being implemented across the sector.
A major part of the study will center on the digital transformation of port operations. That includes evaluating technologies that can improve efficiency, introducing just-in-time logistics systems, strengthening cybersecurity and supporting carbon neutrality initiatives.
Based on its findings, JICA intends to develop a strategy for upgrading Morocco’s ports and identify a list of potential projects where Japanese technology could be used. The study is expected to cover both “soft” and “hard” aspects of port development.
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