The Nador West Med Port Authority has announced the launch, in September 2025, of a prospective strategic study aimed at assessing housing needs in the surrounding influence area of the industrial and port complex.
This initiative comes as the mega-project accelerates, with major investments from international institutions such as the African Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and partnerships with global operators like Marsa Maroc, MSC’s Terminal Investment Limited, and CMA CGM.
The study will analyze the structure of housing demand, demographic dynamics, migratory flows, and the socio-professional profiles expected with the arrival of new jobs created by the port. It will also map available land reserves, identify development opportunities, and propose a governance framework involving local authorities, public services, and private promoters.
By distinguishing three zones of influence — less than 30 minutes, 30 minutes to one hour, and beyond one hour from the port — the project aims to ensure balanced territorial development, social diversity, and sustainable urban planning.
Ultimately, this strategy is intended to accompany the port’s industrial and logistical expansion, reinforce the region’s attractiveness, and guarantee that Nador West Med becomes not only a hub for maritime trade but also a catalyst for urban and social transformation in the Oriental region.
