Morocco ranks seventh in a recent list of the most advanced African countries in infrastructure development, according to a classification released by “The African Exponent,” a platform specializing in economic and development matters on the continent.
The ranking highlighted the achievement rates of African countries in their structural projects, with Morocco’s progress in this area reaching 70.32 percent, surpassing countries like Algeria, which came in eighth, as well as Botswana and Cape Verde. This reflects the momentum Morocco is experiencing in enhancing its infrastructure.
Morocco has also notably benefited from strategic partnerships with Asian economic powers like China and South Korea, which has enabled it to accelerate the completion of massive projects that reinforce its status as a regional economic hub, particularly in the sectors of transport, energy, and logistics.
Among these projects is the high-speed train linking Tangier and Casablanca, the first of its kind in Africa, along with the Tanger-Med Port, now one of the most active and developed ports in the Mediterranean, not to mention major clean energy projects like the Noor solar plant in Ouarzazate.
The Seychelles topped the ranking with an achievement rate exceeding 99 percent, supported by an economy reliant on tourism and fishing, which allowed it to enhance its maritime infrastructure and expand renewable energy projects. Egypt followed in second place, while Libya ranked third, despite facing political and security challenges.
The ranking featured dominance from five North African countries in the top ten: Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, reflecting the effectiveness of urban planning strategies and the activation of international partnerships in this region of the continent.
Geographic location plays a crucial role in how certain countries lead this ranking, as coastal and island countries benefit from greater opportunities for developing transport and energy sectors. According to the report, infrastructure is not measured solely by facilities but also reflects the efficiency of governments in managing resources and achieving sustainable development for their citizens.
