🏗️ The Spain-Morocco Undersea Tunnel: A Megaproject with Global Impact

Meknes – The Morocco-Spain undersea tunnel, an ambitious project designed to connect the Moroccan city of Tangier with Algeciras in Spain via the Strait of Gibraltar, could cost up to 15 billion euros, according to a recent report by the Spanish newspaper. La Razón.

Beyond being an engineering feat, this tunnel is shaping up to be a key strategic project in the relations between Europe and Africa. According to... La RazónIts construction will facilitate trade, optimize the transport of goods, and boost tourism, while accelerating railway integration between the two continents. However, the project faces technical and logistical challenges, particularly because the Moroccan railway network is not yet fully electrified.

🌍 A new bridge between Africa and Europe

Interest in this infrastructure significantly increased after FIFA accepted the joint bid by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Although the tunnel will not be completed in time for the event, its impact on regional economic development and mobility between the two countries will be substantial.

Currently, passenger and goods transport between Morocco and Spain relies on ferry services, which can be affected by adverse weather conditions. With the tunnel's implementation, a significant reduction in travel time, an increase in bilateral trade, and greater economic integration are expected.

This megaproject is still in the study and planning phase, but its completion would represent a historic milestone in global infrastructure, strengthening ties between Africa and Europe and opening new development opportunities.

Article source:moroccoworldnews