Casablanca – South Korean rail manufacturer Hyundai Rotem has selected Benguerir as the site for its future train production plant in Morocco, in a project valued at $1.5 billion that is expected to mark a significant step in the country’s industrial and rail ambitions.
The Regional Investment Center of Marrakech-Safi confirmed its support for the industrial rollout, describing the move as part of a broader strategy to strengthen Morocco’s national railway ecosystem.
The production unit will be established within the railway cluster of the National Railway Office (ONCF) in the province of Rhamna, positioning Benguerir as a new focal point for advanced rail manufacturing.
According to official details, the facility will specialize in the production of multi-energy trains. The project is designed to deepen local integration within the railway value chain while enabling technology transfer and industrial know-how.
Authorities say the plant is expected to create a significant number of qualified jobs, contributing to the region’s high-value-added industrial base.
Institutional coordination is already underway to facilitate the project. The Regional Investment Center is overseeing efforts to align public stakeholders, secure the necessary land and streamline regulatory procedures tied to permits and authorizations.
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Officials describe the approach as structured and aimed at ensuring the project advances without administrative bottlenecks.
Hyundai Rotem intends to position the Benguerir site as a regional industrial hub serving both African and European markets. The company’s commitment to Morocco is anchored in a major contract for the supply of 110 double-deck electric trains to the ONCF.
The agreement, valued at nearly $1.5 billion, underscores the scale of the partnership and its role in expanding Morocco’s transport infrastructure.
The investment adds to Morocco’s ongoing push to consolidate its position as an emerging industrial platform, particularly in sectors requiring technical expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
With the establishment of the Benguerir facility, the country strengthens its foothold in rail production while reinforcing its ambition to develop a more integrated and competitive transport industry.
Construction timelines and operational milestones have not yet been publicly detailed. However, the confirmation of the site and institutional backing signals that preparations are moving forward, placing Benguerir at the center of one of the most significant rail-related industrial projects announced in Morocco this year.
