Morocco

Morocco

Country Name 

Morocco

Official Country Name 

The Kingdom of Morocco

Assessment Details 

From  

September 2023 

To 

September 2023 

Name of Assessor 

Ahmed Abu Elkheir

Title and Position 

Supply Chain Officer 

Contact 

ahmed.abuelkheir@wfp.org 

Table of Contents

Chapter Name of Assessor  Organization Date Updated 

1 Morocco Country Profile

Ahmed Abu Elkheir WFP September 2023
1.1 Morocco Humanitarian Background Ahmed Abu Elkheir WFP September 2023
1.3 Morocco Customs Information Ahmed Abu Elkheir WFP September 2023
2 Morocco Logistics Infrastructure Ahmed Abu Elkheir WFP September 2023
2.1 Morocco Port Assessment Ahmed Abu Elkheir WFP September 2023
2.2 Morocco Aviation Ahmed Abu Elkheir WFP September 2023
2.3.1 Morocco-Algeria Land Border Crossing Ahmed Abu Elkheir WFP September 2023
2.3.2 Morocco-Spain Border Crossing Ahmed Abu Elkheir WFP September 2023
2.3.3 Morocco-Western Sahara Land Border Crossing Ahmed Abu Elkheir WFP September 2023
4.12 Waste Management Companies Contact List WREC   September 2023

 

 

 

Morocco - 1 Country Profile

Kingdom of Morocco is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and has land borders with Algeria to the east, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south.

Capital: Rabat

Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD)

Time zone:  UTC+1

Language: Arabic, Berber languages, French

Morocco - 1.1 Humanitarian Background

UN Agencies:

In Morocco, the United Nations Development System (UNDS) is represented by 18 agencies, as follows:

Agency

Contact person

Title

email

Resident Coordinator Office

Nathalie Fustier

Resident Coordinator

fustier@un.org

FAO

Jean Senahoun

Representative

Jean.Senahoun@fao.org

IFAD

Naoufel Telahigue

Head of Hub/Country Director

n.telahigue@ifad.org

ILO

Aurelia Segatti

Focal Point for Morocco

segatti@ilo.org

IOM

Laura Palatini

Cheffe de Mission

LPALATINI@iom.int

UN ECA

Zuzana SCHWIDROWSKI

Directrice du Bureau de la CEA pour l'Afrique du Nord

zuzana.schwidrowski@un.org

UN-Habitat

Abdellatif Bouazza

Chef du bureau d'ONU-HABITAT au Maroc

abdeltif.bouazza@gmail.com

UN Women

Leila Rhiwi

Représentante du bureau multipays pour le Maghreb

leila.rhiwi@unwomen.org

UNAIDS

Houssine El Rhilani

Country director

elrhilanih@unaids.org

UNDP

Edward Christow

Representative

edward.christow@undp.org

UNESCO

Eric Falt

Representative

e.falt@unesco.org

UNHCR

François Reybet-Degat

Representative

reybetd@unhcr.org

UNICEF

Speciose Hakizimana

Representative

shakizimana@unicef.org

UNICRI

Stefania Micucci

Program Regional Coordinator

micucci@unicri.it

UNIDO

Sanae Lahlou

Country director

S.LAHLOU@unido.org

UNODC

Siham Al-Figuigui

National project officer

siham.alfiguigui@un.org

UNOPS

Faten Guermazi

Project Manager

faten@unops.org

WHO

Maryam Bigdeli

Representative

BigdeliM@who.int

https://unsdg.un.org/un-in-action/morocco

Moroccan Red Crescent

Address: Palais Mokri, Takaddoum, Rabat 10190

Tel: (212) (5) 3765 3549 / (212) (5) 3775 8099

Email crm@menara.ma

Contact persons: Kaddour KHARBOUCH, Vice-President

                               Abdel Salam MAKROUMY, Directeur General de L'administration

EQ updates: https://www.ifrc.org/article/morocco-earthquake-ifrc-and-moroccan-red-crescent-response-date

Morocco - 2 Logistics Infrastructure

According to the Global Competitiveness Report of 2019, Morocco Ranked 32nd in the world in terms of Roads, 16th in Sea, 45th in Air, and 64th in Railways. This gives Morocco the best infrastructure rankings in the African continent.

Railway Network Map

Road Network Map

Waterways Network Map

Morocco - 2.1 Port Assessment

 

Port Name

Container services

Bulk & Break Bulk services

Equipment

How far from Marrakesh - EQ center (KM)

Agadir

Yes

Container handling: Over 150,000 TEUs/year

Refrigerated containers: 900 Plugs

 

Quay length: 670 meters

Maximum depth: 10,5 meters

Yes

Main commodities: Ores, cereals, oil & gas, citrus fruits and early vegetables

Handled volume: 3 million tons/year

2 container gantries of 40 tons

4 rail cranes of 6 tons

3 RTG cranes of 100 tons

1 RTG crane of 45 tons

2 RTG cranes of a payload of 120 tons

2 automated cranes

13 straddle carriers with a capacity of 40 tons, 5 of which are "1-over-3"

30 forklifts of a payload ranging from 2.5 tons to 42 tons

4 tractors of  a payload of 25 tons

15 fifth-wheel tractors of 60 tons

An electrical power system to supply up to 900 refrigerated containers

1 conveyor of a capacity to handle 550 tons/h

6 loaders of a capacity between 2.7 m3 and 4 m3

3 loaders of a capacity between 0,5 m3 and 2,5 m3

260 KM

Casablanca

Yes

Container handling: Over 350 000 TEUs

Quay length: 600 meters

Maximum depth: 12 meters

Yes

Quay length: 1 545 meters

Maximum depth: 10,36 meters

Main handled products: steel products, wood and wood products, big bags, coal, petroleum coke, cereals, animal feed, vehicles and machinery

Handled volume: 10 million tons/year

6 gantry cranes

4 mobile cranes with a capacity ranging from 25 tons to 150 tons

15 rail cranes with a capacity ranging from 10 tons to 40 tons

21 straddle carriers of 40 tons

30 fifth-wheel tractors

81 forklifts with a capacity ranging from 3 tons to 45 tons

60 high trailers of 60 tons

20 low trailers

22 loaders ranging from 0.75 m3 to 5 m3

241 KM

Jorf Lasfar

No

Yes

General cargo (Bagged, solid & liquid bulk cargo)

Quay length: 610 Meters

Maximum depth: from 9 : 12.5m

2 rail cranes of a capacity of 40 tons

2 rail cranes of a capacity of 38 tons

4 RTG cranes of a capacity of 63 tons

3 RTG cranes of a capacity of 40 tons

13 forklifts

19 loaders

2 fifth-wheel tractors

3 tractors of a capacity of 60 tons

222 km

Mohammedia

No

Yes

Liquid bulk cargo (Crude oil, refined products, liquefied gas, and chemicals)

Quay length: 580 meters

Maximum depth 17 meters

12 unloading arms and several hoses

Important pipelines network

2 tractors of 6000 HP

4 service boats ranging from 240 HP to 400 HP

2 bridges

265 km

Tanger Med

No

Yes

solid bulk cargo and general cargo

Quay length: 560 meters

Maximum depth: 13,5 meters

3 mobile cranes (100 tons, 63 tons and 45 tons)

16 forklifts

3 loaders

2 fifth-wheel tractors

1 ATA tractor

2 reachstackers

584 km

Al Hoceima (Al Huceima )

No

No

The terminal provides passengers with necessary facilities including reception halls and shaded areas

320 meters of quay length

4600 m² of shaded areas

 

793 km

Dakhla

Yes

 

Yes

Liquid bulk, general cargo

450 meters long and 6 meters deep

2 automated cranes of 6 tons

5 forklifts of a capacity between  3 tons and 42 tons

3 fifth-wheel tractors of 60 tons

3 high container trailers of 60 tons

1417 km

Nador

Yes

 

Yes

dry bulk, general cargo (Minerals, citrus and early fruits, steel products, oils)

 

2 rail cranes (40 tons)

2 rail cranes (38 tons)

5 rail cranes (10 tons)

2 mobile cranes (6 tons)

38  forklifts

21 wheel loaders

4 fifth-wheel tractors

5 tractors (25 tons)

5 conveyors

839 km

Laayoune

Yes

143 meters long and 6.5 meters deep quay

Yes

150 meters long and 6.5 meters deep quay

Ores, sand, oil, and heavy packages

1 automated crane of 35 tons

2 forklifts of 5 tons

Oil unloading pipelines

1 tractor of 25 tons

379 km

Safi

Yes

186 meters long quay that is between 9.5 meters and 11 meters deep

2 980 m² of yard

Yes

Solid bulk and general cargo

450 meters long quay that is between 8.5 meters and 9 meters

27,065 m² of warehouse areas

1 gantry crane of 19 tons

2 rail cranes of a load of 40 tons

7 rail cranes of a load of 6 tons

11 forklifts

21 loaders: between 1.5 m3 and 5 m3

9 tractors of a load between 25 tons and 35 tons

3 conveyors

159 km

Morocco - 2.2 Aviation

Main airports in Morocco are:

 

IATA

Name

City

Airlines

Destinations

How far from Marrakesh - EQ center (KM)

CMN

Mohammed V International Airport

Casablanca

27

87

223 km

RAK

Menara International Airport

Marrakech

18

49

8.8 km

AGA

Al Massira Airport

Agadir

12

20

252 km

NDR

Nador International Airport

Nador

6

12

804 km

TNG

Ibn Batouta Airport

Tangier

6

12

569 km

FEZ

Saïss Airport

Fes

5

16

534 km

RBA

Rabat-Salé Airport

Rabat

5

9

349 km

OUD

Angads Airport

Oujda

3

9

861 km

TTA

Tan Tan Airport

Tan Tan

1

1

577 km

OZZ

Ouarzazate Airport

Ouarzazate

1

2

194 km

AHU

Cherif Al Idrissi Airport

Al Hoceima

1

1

779 km

ESU

Mogador Airport

Essaouira

3

2

201 km

For further information related to Morocco airports please follow this link

Morocco - 2.3.1 Morocco-Algeria Land Border Crossing

The border between Algeria and Morocco, has been closed since 1994 and Algiers closed its air space to Morocco and suspended diplomatic relations in 2021. After the earthquake, Algeria's presidency said it would open its airspace for humanitarian or medical flights. (source: routers)

Morocco - 2.3.2 Morocco-Spain Border

Morocco has a water border with Spain through the Strait and land borders with three small Spanish autonomous territories of Ceuta (8 km; 5 miles), Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera (75 meters; 80 yards) and Melilla (10.5 km; 6½ miles). totaling 18.5 km (11.5 miles)

Morocco - 2.3.3 Morocco-Western Sahara Land Border Crossing

Morocco has a disputed border with Western Sahara to the south.

Morocco - 4.12 Waste Management Companies Contact List

Name of Company Physical Address Focal Person Telephone Number Email Address Website Does the company have an Environmental, Health and Safety certification (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent) or self-certified management plan for facilities and personnel? (List all available) Business License Validity Dates  Years of experience Company main business Facility is well maintained (roof/walls)? (Y/N) Hazardous materials are processed and stored separately from non-hazardous waste? (Y/N) Facility has adequate ventilation? (Y/N) PPE provided to staff (hard hats, overalls, boots, etc.)? (Y/N) Waste Processing capacity (e.g. max tonnes/day or month)* Waste Collection provided (Y/N) Any transport capacity constraints (geographical, volumes, frequency)? Non hazardous waste accepted Select from dropdown menu Non hazardous waste Disposal method    Select from dropdown menu Hazardous Waste Accepted           Select from dropdown menu Hazardous waste disposal  method    Select from dropdown menu Admin Waste Accepted    Select from dropdown menu Admin Disposal method    Select from dropdown menu Comments
اسم الشركة العنوان الفعلي مسؤول الارتباط رقم الهاتف البريد الالكتروني الموقع الالكتروني هل تمتلك الشركة شهادة او تصريح متعلقة  بالبيئة والصحة والسلامة (على سبيل المثال ISO 14001 أو ISO 45001 أو ما يعادلها) أو خطة إدارة معتمدة ذاتيًا للمرافق والموظفين؟ (الرجاء ذكر ما هو متاح) تاريخ صلاحية الترخيص التجاري عدد سنوات الخبرة العمل الرئيسي او اختصاص الشركة هل تتم صيانة المنشأة جيدًا (السقف/الجدران)؟ (نعم / لا) هل تتم معالجة المواد الخطرة وتخزينها بشكل منفصل عن النفايات غير الخطرة؟ (نعم / لا) هل المنشأة بها تهوية كافية؟ (نعم / لا) معدات الوقاية الشخصية المقدمة للموظفين (القبعات الصلبة، وزرة العمل، والأحذية، الخ)؟ (نعم / لا) القدرة على معالجة النفايات (على سبيل المثال الحد الأقصى للأطنان/اليوم أو الشهر) هل هناك وسائل جمع نفايات متاحة (نعم / لا) هل توجد قيود على قدرة النقل (جغرافية، أو أحجام، أو تكرار)؟ ماهي النفايات غير الخطرة  المعالجة من قبل الشركة اختر من القائمة المنسدلة طريقة التخلص من النفايات غير الخطرة اختر من القائمة المنسدلة ماهي النفايات الخطرة  المعالجة من قبل الشركة  اختر من القائمة المنسدلة  طريقة التخلص من النفايات الخطرة  اختر من القائمة المنسدلة النفايات المكتبية  اختر من القائمة المنسدلة  طريقة التخلص من النفايات المكتبية  اختر من القائمة المنسدلة  ملاحظات
Atlas Green Recycling Douar Lahfaya Km 500, 11 Ain Hallouf, Ouled Haddou, Bouskoura, Casablanca, Morocco   (+212) 5 22 39 94 96 info@atlasgreen.net http://www.atlasgreen.net/                       Corrugated Cardboard exported          
Atlas Green Recycling Douar Lahfaya Km 500, 11 Ain Hallouf, Ouled Haddou, Bouskoura, Casablanca, Morocco   (+212) 5 22 39 94 96 info@atlasgreen.net http://www.atlasgreen.net/                       Packaging (paper) exported          
Atlas Green Recycling Douar Lahfaya Km 500, 11 Ain Hallouf, Ouled Haddou, Bouskoura, Casablanca, Morocco   (+212) 5 22 39 94 96 info@atlasgreen.net http://www.atlasgreen.net/                           E-waste (general) physical recycling      
Atlas Green Recycling Douar Lahfaya Km 500, 11 Ain Hallouf, Ouled Haddou, Bouskoura, Casablanca, Morocco   (+212) 5 22 39 94 96 info@atlasgreen.net http://www.atlasgreen.net/                       Packaging (HDPE Plastics)  sorting only          
Atlas Green Recycling Douar Lahfaya Km 500, 11 Ain Hallouf, Ouled Haddou, Bouskoura, Casablanca, Morocco   (+212) 5 22 39 94 96 info@atlasgreen.net http://www.atlasgreen.net/                       Plastic PT sorting only          
Atlas Green Recycling Douar Lahfaya Km 500, 11 Ain Hallouf, Ouled Haddou, Bouskoura, Casablanca, Morocco   (+212) 5 22 39 94 96 info@atlasgreen.net http://www.atlasgreen.net/                       Packaging (plastics/others - PET and PT)  sorting only          
Atlas Green Recycling Douar Lahfaya Km 500, 11 Ain Hallouf, Ouled Haddou, Bouskoura, Casablanca, Morocco   (+212) 5 22 39 94 96 info@atlasgreen.net http://www.atlasgreen.net/                       Packaging (Polypropylene)  sorting only          
Sumilon Eco PET Sumilon Eco Pet Sarl, Lot 98/99, Tanger, Automotive City, Tangier, Morocco   (+212) 5310 69072 info@sumiecopet.com http://www.sumiecopet.com/                       Plastic PT physical recycling         They buy PET bottles in bales, PET unwashed/cold washed flakes and hot washed flakes.
Geocycle Maroc 6, route de Mekka,
Quartier les Crêtes,
BP 7234,
20 150 Casablanca
  (+212)522 524 974 maroc@geocycle.com https://www.geocycle.com/                 more than 10 million tons of waste annually Y   All type of waste  incineration         They collect non-recyclable waste and process for incineration in cement factories located in Bouskora, Settat, Meknes, Fes, Tetoen, Oujda.
Geocycle Maroc 6, route de Mekka,
Quartier les Crêtes,
BP 7234,
20 150 Casablanca
  (+212)522 524 974 maroc@geocycle.com https://www.geocycle.com/                 more than 10 million tons of waste annually Y       Tyres incineration     They collect non-recyclable waste and process for incineration in cement factories located in Bouskora, Settat, Meknes, Fes, Tetoen, Oujda.
De MACARPA Ex rue F, ex blvd ali ben ahmed), Casablanca 20250, Morocco   (+212) 5226-62837 societemacarpa@gmail.com https://www.macarpa.com/                 more than 200 tons per day, compound of 6,000 square meters Y   Corrugated Cardboard sorting only         They use new technology balers with a capacity exceeding 200 tons per day, as well as a shredder that can handle all types of confidential documents. 
De MACARPA Ex rue F, ex blvd ali ben ahmed), Casablanca 20250, Morocco   (+212) 5226-62837 societemacarpa@gmail.com https://www.macarpa.com/                 more than 200 tons per day, compound of 6,000 square meters Y   Packaging (paper) sorting only         They use new technology balers with a capacity exceeding 200 tons per day, as well as a shredder that can handle all types of confidential documents. 
SERP Recyclage 5 RUE OUED TANSIF 2000- CASABLANCA, Morocco    (+212) 522 220 200 contact@serp.ma https://serp.ma/serp/                   y   All type of waste  sorting only         SERP has two major facilities for waste sorting in Mohammédia and Casablanca, as well as 11 trucks for waste collection. The main outcome of their recycling systems is the production of construction bricks. They operate across the entire country.
Group Ecomed N° 24, Secteur 25, Riad Al-Otor,
Avenue Annakhil, Hay Riad -Rabat-Maroc
  (+212) 5 37 71 35 42 contact@ecomed.ma https://www.ecomed.ma/portfolio-items/ecomed-marrakech/       Building waste management infrastructure               All type of waste  sorting only         Subsidiary of the American group Ecomed, specializing in waste recovery. They do waste collection and transportation, waste sorting and recycling, as well as the design and implementation of eco-friendly projects. They have leachate treatment and biogas production facilities. 
ECOES Ecoes, 50, Lot Al Kasr 12050, Skhirat, Morocco  
(+212) 6 61 04 77 79
kettani.ecoes@gmail.com http://www.ecoes.ma/                 125 kg of medical waste processed per hour Y       Medical Waste (e.g. soiled medical items, used sharps, glasswear, etc.) physical recycling     To collect and treat medical waste, the company already employs 13 people and plans to reach 20 employees by year-end. 
Huile Safaa Brahma Ameur - Bouknadel - Sale Maroc   (+212) 537-873-389 contact@huilesafaa.com https://huilesafaa.com/                   Y       Used engine oil, lubricants physical recycling     They collect and recycle all type of petrolium waste.
Valdeme Rte. De Berrechid , Rn 9 Km. 42, 9 Commune Jakma, Casablanca 20100, Maroc   (+212) 5290-24297 administration@valdeme.co.ma https://sovamep.com/fr/actualites/actualites/valdeme-societe-de-recyclage-des-metaux-au-maroc#:~:text=La%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20Valdeme%2C%20adoss%C3%A9e%20au,7%20800%20Tonnes%20par%20an%20!                  650 Tonnes de déchets/métaux par mois Y   Scrap metal sorting only         Précurseur dans le recyclage industriel du pays, Valdeme collecte, trie et valorise environ 650 Tonnes de déchets/métaux par mois, soit 7 800 Tonnes par an.
Marmet Recycling chemin 1077 zi complexe dali, Casablanca, Marruecos   (+212) 5229-01128 info@marmetrecycling.com https://marmetrecycling.com/                           E-waste (general) physical recycling      
Comagal ZERDAL GHARBIA SECT.2-N°1812 BOUKNADEL - SALE 11000 sale   (+212) 666 73 64 46 contact@comagale.com https://comagale.com/                   Y       Used engine oil, lubricants physical recycling     They collect and recycle all type of petrolium waste.