Souss-Massa: Multi-Billion-Dirham Projects Scheduled for 2027, Including Agadir Airport, Hospitals, Roads and Water Infrastructure

According to data from an infographic circulating on projects scheduled for 2027, the Souss-Massa region is moving toward the implementation of a series of projects related to infrastructure, transport, healthcare, water, as well as sports and tourism facilities, with varying budgets that could reach several hundred million dirhams per project.

Among these projects are the expansion of Agadir Al Massira Airport, the upgrading of the Grand Stadium of Agadir and the construction of new hydraulic infrastructure, along with projects in healthcare, education, roads and urban planning spread across several provinces of the region, including Tiznit, Taroudant and Chtouka Aït Baha.

Based on the figures it contains, the list reflects the diversity of expected investments, ranging from major projects with a regional scope to initiatives aimed at improving basic services and strengthening local facilities.

Agadir Al Massira Airport and the Grand Stadium top the list

The Agadir Al Massira Airport expansion project is among the most significant projects featured in the infographic, with an allocation of 300 million dirhams, intended to increase its capacity to 7 million passengers.

The project is particularly important for the region’s tourism and economic activity, given the airport’s role in welcoming visitors and connecting Agadir with domestic and international destinations.

The list also includes the upgrading of the Grand Stadium of Agadir, at a cost of 244 million dirhams, as part of efforts to strengthen the city’s sports infrastructure and improve its facilities.

In the tourism sector, the development of the Aghroud tourist site stands out, with an estimated budget of 126.5 million dirhams and an announced capacity of 10,000 hotel beds, according to the infographic.

Hydraulic projects to address water-supply challenges

The water sector occupies a prominent place among the announced projects, through several structures intended to strengthen water resources and meet growing demand for drinking water.

At the top of the list is the transfer of water from the Agadir desalination plant to supply the region with drinking water, with an allocation of 283.3 million dirhams. The project aims to make better use of desalinated resources and improve the water-supply system.

The list also provides for the construction of the Tamri Dam at a cost of 230.5 million dirhams, with a capacity of 204 million cubic metres, as well as the raising of the Mokhtar Soussi Dam, at a cost of 155.8 million dirhams, with an announced capacity of 280 million cubic metres.

The projects also include the construction of the Msalit Dam, at a cost of 74.3 million dirhams, with a capacity of 31.24 million cubic metres.

These investments are particularly significant in light of water scarcity and climate change. However, their real impact will depend on completion timelines, the progress of the works and how available resources are mobilised to meet the needs of the population and economic activities.

Hospitals: expanding healthcare provision across the provinces

The healthcare sector occupies an important place among the projects, with the creation of new hospitals in several parts of the region.

In Agadir, the project to build a regional hospital with a capacity of 450 beds has been allocated 170.2 million dirhams, according to the infographic.

The list also includes the construction of Taroudant Provincial Hospital, with 250 beds, at a cost of 80 million dirhams, as well as the construction of Aït Melloul Hospital, with 80 beds, at a cost of 70 million dirhams.

Also planned are the Tafraout community hospital, with 45 beds, for 28.8 million dirhams, and the Taliouine community hospital, with 80 beds, for 19.7 million dirhams.

In Chtouka Aït Baha Province, the list mentions the construction of the Ouled Berhil community hospital, with 45 beds, at an estimated cost of 25 million dirhams.

These projects reflect an effort to expand healthcare provision and bring hospital services closer to citizens, particularly in areas requiring stronger health infrastructure. The main challenge remains completing these projects and providing them with the human resources and medical equipment needed to guarantee effective healthcare services.

Agadir ring road and expressway

In the transport and road-infrastructure sector, the list includes the Agadir ring-road and expressway project, with an allocation of 241.3 million dirhams and an announced length of 45 kilometres.

The project is part of investments intended to develop the mobility network and improve connections between the city’s various urban corridors, potentially helping to ease traffic congestion and facilitate the movement of people and goods.

The value of such a project will depend on compliance with completion deadlines, the quality of the works and the efficiency of its connection to the existing road network.

University and training projects to strengthen educational infrastructure

The projects featured in the infographic are not limited to infrastructure, healthcare and water; they also cover higher-education and training institutions.

The list includes the construction of Agadir’s Faculty of Dental Medicine, with a capacity of 770 places, for an allocation of 9.2 million dirhams.

It also provides for the construction of the Faculty of Economics and Management in Tiznit, with a capacity of 5,380 places, at an announced cost of 8 million dirhams.

If implemented in line with the stated objectives, these projects should strengthen university and training provision in the region and expand access to higher education, provided that the necessary equipment and human resources are available to ensure the quality of training.

Neighbourhood upgrading and urban and social projects

On the urban and social front, the list includes the upgrading of the Tilila, Anza and Moulay Rachid neighbourhoods in Agadir, with a budget of 70 million dirhams.

It also features the Al Manar urban project, with an allocation of 68 million dirhams, and the post-earthquake intervention project in Taroudant Province, with a budget of 60.2 million dirhams.

The projects also include the construction of the Taroudant courthouse, at a cost of 14 million dirhams, as part of efforts to strengthen the province’s administrative and judicial facilities.

In the religious and cultural sector, the list includes Agadir’s religious and cultural complex, with an allocation of 16.6 million dirhams.

In the logistics sector, the development of the Agadir Sud logistics warehouse is estimated at 12.1 million dirhams, alongside the construction of the Agadir Institute of Sports Professions, with a capacity of 4,000 places, at a cost of 9 million dirhams.

Finally, the list provides for the tourism and cultural development of Tiznit’s medina, at an announced cost of 4 million dirhams. The project aims to enhance the city’s appeal and preserve its urban and cultural heritage.

Significant figures and questions over implementation and deadlines

The projects featured in the infographic reveal a clear diversity of investment areas in the Souss-Massa region, ranging from transport and water to healthcare, education, tourism and urban facilities. However, announcing the cost of a project does not necessarily mean that work has begun or that implementation is at an advanced stage.

This underscores the importance of knowing the precise status of each project, the body overseeing it, its funding source and implementation timetable, as well as the availability of the necessary funding.

Monitoring completion rates and compliance with financial and technical commitments is also essential to assess the real impact of these investments on citizens’ lives, particularly in the areas of water, healthcare, transport and education.

It should be noted that the figures and details in this article are based on the infographic circulating on the main projects planned for the Souss-Massa region in 2027. They do not, in themselves, constitute official confirmation of the final approval of all the projects or the launch of their implementation. Their definitive status must be verified in the official documents of the bodies and institutions concerned.

Between the ambition of these projects and the needs of the population, the main challenge remains turning the announced allocations into tangible facilities and services that help improve quality of life and strengthen the economic and social appeal of the various provinces of the Souss-Massa region.