Release date: 7 July 2010
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Société Nationale des Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM)
Location
Description
The project will provide a link in the motorway network towards the south-east of the country from the administrative and economic centres of Rabat and Casablanca respectively.
Objectives
The purpose of the project is the construction of a motorway between Berrechid and Béni Mellal (172 km). This arterial road will develop the motorway network eastwards in order to improve the connection between Beni Mellal and the country's key centres. This motorway section from Casablanca to Beni Mellal and onwards to Marrakesh is intended to develop the inland part of the country.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Between EUR 200 million and EUR 275 million from the Bank's own resources under the ENP/MED Mandate (2007-2013).
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Approximately EUR 550 million.
Environmental aspects
If the project were located in the EU, it would come under Annex 1 to the EU Directive on environmental impact assessments (85/337/EEC).
Environmental studies have been conducted and the communities that will be affected by the project have been consulted.
Procurement
Having carried out the previous projects, the promoter is fully familiar with the Bank’s procurement procedures and issues international calls for tender.
Status
Signed - 10/11/2010
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).