Morocco - Programme for the Extension and Modernisation of Airport Infrastructure (PEMIA) (AFDB-P-MA-DA0-008)

Regions
  • Africa
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Countries
  • Morocco
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Airports of Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Fès
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Financial Institutions
  • African Development Bank (AFDB)
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Project Status
Approved
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Bank Risk Rating
B
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Voting Date
Dec 9, 2025
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Government of Morocco - Office National des Aéroports (ONDA)
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Sectors
  • Construction
  • Transport
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 311.47 million
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Project Cost (USD)
$ 1,003.98 million
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Currency conversion note:
Bank reported 863.38
Converted using 2025-12-09 exchange rate.
Bank Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ AFDB website

Updated in EWS Jul 15, 2026

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Project Description
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According to the Bank’s website, the Programme for the Extension and Modernisation of Airport Infrastructure (PEMIA) aims to enhance the capacity, safety and operational efficiency of Morocco’s airport system in response to strong growth in air traffic and the country’s ambition to strengthen its position as a regional and international air transport hub. The programme focuses on the modernisation and expansion of major airports, notably Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Fès, through the extension of passenger terminals, construction and upgrading of aircraft parking areas and taxiways, installation of modern safety and security equipment, and improvements to air navigation and operational systems. The programme also integrates climate resilience measures, energy efficiency solutions and digital technologies to improve passenger experience and operational performance. The programme is financed through a loan from the African Development Bank amounting to EUR 270 million, provided to the Office National des Aéroports (ONDA), with a sovereign guarantee from the Kingdom of Morocco through the National Enterprise Financing Guarantee Company (SNGFE). The African Development Bank financing is complemented by counterpart resources mobilised by ONDA and the Government of Morocco, as part of a broader airport investment programme supported by multiple development partners. The project is implemented by ONDA, which acts as the executing agency, in alignment with Morocco’s national aviation strategies, including Airports 2030 and Ajwae 2035 .

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Environmental Category: [2] Moderate Risk

PEMIA is classified as Category 2 according to the Integrated Safeguards System (ISS). The category was validated in the Integrated Safeguards Tracking System (ISTS) and confirmed in SAP on 22 May 2025.

Main environmental and social risks and impacts: Given the nature of the expansion works, the programme presents several risks. On the environmental side, these include:
- noise pollution from construction equipment
- air quality degradation due to dust and exhaust emissions
- soil and water contamination in the event of accidental hydrocarbon or chemical spills
- poor management of solid and liquid waste, whether hazardous or non-hazardous

Other risks include increased water and energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and risks to airport safety, particularly interference between construction activities and operational airport areas. There is also the issue of the removal of ruderal vegetation of low ecological value.

Social risks primarily concern employment and working conditions, as well as the health and safety of workers and neighbouring communities.

Investment Description
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The programme is financed through a loan from the African Development Bank, with a sovereign guarantee from the Kingdom of Morocco through the National Enterprise Financing Guarantee Company (SNGFE). The African Development Bank financing is complemented by counterpart resources mobilised by ONDA and the Government of Morocco.

Finance Type: Loan
Commitments (UA): 231,523,165
Conversion Rate USD (2025-12-09): 1,34533

The programme’s preliminary cost, excluding all taxes and customs duties (HTTD) and including physical and financial contingencies, is estimated at approximately MAD 9,082.731 million, equivalent to EUR 863.379 million (based on the October 2025 exchange rate of EUR 1 = MAD 10. 51998).


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Name: Mohamed El Abass WADE
Email: m.a.wade@afdb.org

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