The Kingdom of Morocco 

Mohammed V Airport Development

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Loan No.:	389	Interest Rate:	4.5%
Beneficiary:	National Airports Office	Grace Period:	4 years
Project Cost:	KD 13.8 million	Maturity:	22 years
Amount of Loan:	KD 10.0 million	Repayment:	37 semi-annual installments
Date of Loan Agreement:	23/11/1999	First Installment:	4 years following the first disbursement
Date of Effectiveness:	-

 

Objectives:

The project aims at improving the air transport services by accommodating the increasing demand for air transport services of passengers and freight through Mohamed V International Airport, which represents the main national and international airport. The project also aims at supporting and improving the tourism industry , which is a main element in the country's economic and social development.

Description:

The project represents the third phase in developing Mohamed V airport in Casablanca. It consists of the construction of a departure terminal fully equipped with modern equipment and facilities required to enable the airlines to provide the appropriate services to the passengers and freight. Main components of the project include:

1. Construction of the Terminal: This includes the construction works of the departure terminal, which is about 25,000 m2, comprising the departure halls and the provision of necessary furniture and equipment including the airlines passenger-services halls, security and safety equipment, lifts and escalators, and all other related services and ancillary works.

2. Equipment: This includes the installation of six mobile bridges for plane parking with all related facilities, luggage-handling equipment and the audio-visual systems required for the management and control of the terminal operations .

3. Roads and Parking Areas: This includes the rehabilitation and strengthening of the apron in front of the mobile bridges, and pavement of roads and parking areas for vehicles outside the terminal.

4. Consultancy Services: This includes performing studies, design and supervision of the project.