Morocco and Turkey have taken a significant step forward in strengthening their strategic partnership with the signing of two landmark memoranda of understanding in the transport sector.
The agreements, finalised in Istanbul during the Global Transport Connectivity Forum, focus on enhancing road safety and developing maritime corridors—two vital areas of infrastructure with far-reaching economic implications.
Safer roads, inspired by the Turkish model
Recognising the critical importance of secure and efficient road networks, Morocco is looking to the Turkish model for guidance.
The Moroccan Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, formalised a cooperation deal with Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu. The aim is to leverage Turkey’s extensive experience in traffic regulation, freight monitoring, and intelligent transportation systems.
The agreement covers key technical areas, including accident data analysis, professional driver training, and the digital infrastructure underpinning road safety systems.
“These transfers of know-how offer a concrete lever for transformation,” said Moroccan officials, underlining the urgency of reducing road fatalities and improving national transport safety.
Heading for the sea: shared naval ambitions
Beyond road safety, maritime connectivity is emerging as a new frontier in Morocco-Turkey relations.
A second agreement signed in Istanbul sets the stage for collaboration on modernising Morocco’s national fleet.
This move aligns with strategic objectives outlined by King Mohammed VI during the Green March address.
Turkey’s robust shipbuilding sector and its advanced port infrastructure make it an ideal partner for Morocco’s ambitions.
The deal envisions the development of integrated port hubs and the potential creation of regular shipping routes linking Moroccan ports to key Turkish logistics centres.
Such advancements are expected to reduce both shipping time and costs, benefiting exporters in both nations and boosting bilateral trade.
These dual accords mark a turning point in Moroccan-Turkish cooperation, reinforcing shared priorities through targeted, practical collaboration.
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