RSHP has unveiled the design for a new terminal at Mohammed V Airport, set to open in 2029 ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The scheme has been developed in collaboration with ALA Concept and Egis.
Led by National Office of Airports, the project will create a terminal with an initial annual capacity of 20 million passengers. Backed by an investment of 12 billion dirhams (approximately US$1.2 billion), the development is part of Moroccoโs broader Airports 2030 strategy.
The new terminal has been designed in an โHโ configuration to support hub operations, with a focus on connection times, baggage handling efficiency and aircraft access. It is also intended to accommodate future air traffic growth and support expansion plans by Royal Air Maroc.
A key feature of the project is its integration with Moroccoโs high-speed rail network, linking Kenitra to Marrakech. The connection is intended to improve access between the airport and major cities, supporting multimodal transportation and reducing travel times for passengers.
The wider infrastructure includes a new 3,700m parallel runway, associated taxiways, aircraft stands and a new control tower.
The terminal will span three levels and include retail areas, duty-free space, lounges and an airport hotel. The design incorporates landscaped areas described as โgreen oasesโ, alongside large open spaces overlooking the airfield.
Architecturally, the building design draws on Casablancaโs coastal setting, with a roof design intended to evoke Atlantic waves. Interior elements reference traditional Moroccan materials and patterns.
Construction is being delivered by a joint venture between contractors SGTM and TGCC. Preparatory works began in July 2025 and have been completed, with the first phase of the terminal scheduled for handover in 2029.
Ivan Harbour, Senior Design Director, RSHP, said, โThis will be a building of global importance, a state-of-the-art, responsible building that interprets and celebrates the landscape of its place.โ
Source:passengerterminaltoday.com
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