This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
HIBAPRESS-RABAT-MTL Mr. Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics, presented, in Doha, the programs launched by Morocco, with a view to improving the experience of travelers within airports.
Intervening at a conference initiated by the Organization of International Civil Aviation (OACI) on the facilitation of the future of air transport, Mr. Kayouh said that the Kingdom has launched a new program to improve passenger experience in airports, which is based on the acceleration of formalities and the reduction in treatment time.
The Minister stressed that this program aims to ensure the fluidity of the passenger movement based on advanced digital technologies, while strengthening coordination with all the actors concerned by the travel process.
Kayouh said that thanks to his futuristic vision, Morocco adopts a holistic approach articulating around three fundamental axes. This is digital transformation in the aviation sector, by opting for electronic recording to reduce the waiting time, as well as the applications of intelligent portals and biometric documents in order to facilitate passage, in addition to the strengthening of prior information systems on passengers (API/PNR), for safe travel.
And to add that the said axes also concern the strengthening of the legal and regulatory framework and the consolidation of cooperation between national and international partners, hence the creation of national and local coordination commissions, made up of the authorities in charge of civil aviation and security, aviation companies and service providers, with the ambition to coordinate efforts and optimize the effectiveness of operations.
In this context, the Minister has emphasized Morocco’s commitment to continue working alongside the OACI and other actors, in order to promote innovation and guarantee a fluid and safe travel experience for all.
Convinced of the importance of the strategic role of air transport in promoting economic development and connectivity between peoples, the kingdom remains an active and responsible partner within the international community, he noted.
In this regard, Mr. Kayouh stressed that the choice of Morocco to welcome the 5th edition of the World Symposium for supporting the implementation in the field of civil aviation (GISS), scheduled for April 2026 in Marrakech, will be the appropriate opportunity to strengthen international coordination and promote the exchange of expertise in the matter.
Reviewing the “2030 airport” strategy, the Minister stressed that the Kingdom, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, continues the implementation of ambitious projects aimed at developing the infrastructure of airports and strengthening their reception capacities, including the enlargement of 7 airports with a capacity of 42 million travelers.
Mr. Kayouh said that this strategic investment, the value of which amounts to more than 2.5 billion dollars, is part of the major preparations carried out by Morocco with a view to hosting global sporting events, in this case the African Cup of Nation Football 2025 and the 2030 Football World Cup, recalling that these investments will allow the capacity of the Airports of the Kingdom of 38 million to 80 million travelers by 2030.
