Autoroutes du Maroc

Autoroutes du Maroc
Native name
الطرق السيارة بالمغرب
IndustryMotorway infrastructure and operations
Founded1989; 37 years ago (1989)
Headquarters
Rabat
,
Morocco
Area served
Morocco
Key people
Mohammed Cherkaoui Eddeqaqi (Director General)
Websitewww.adm.co.ma

Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM; English: Motorways of Morocco) is Morocco’s state-owned motorway concessionaire responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of the national toll motorway network. The company is headquartered in Rabat and operates the motorway system on behalf of the Moroccan state.[1]

The development of the motorway network has been identified by international institutions as a central component of Morocco’s transport and logistics infrastructure, supporting intercity mobility, freight transport and regional integration.[2]

As of 2025, the motorway network operated by ADM extends to approximately 1,800 kilometres, making it the second-largest motorway network in Africa.[1]

History

Morocco’s modern motorway programme began with the Casablanca–Rabat motorway, constructed in stages from the mid-1970s and completed in the late 1980s. ADM was established in 1989 to centralise motorway development and operation under a concession model based primarily on toll revenues and long-term borrowing.[1][3]

From the 1990s onward, the motorway network expanded significantly, linking major urban centres, ports and border regions. This expansion formed part of broader national infrastructure strategies aimed at improving connectivity and supporting economic growth.[2]

Role and activities

ADM’s responsibilities include:[1][2]

  • construction of motorway sections under concession from the Moroccan state;
  • operation and maintenance of the toll motorway network;
  • management of tolling systems and customer services; and
  • provision of motorway user services, including traffic information, roadside assistance and rest areas.

Motorway network

Road tunnel on the A3 motorway near Agadir, Morocco

The national motorway network connects Morocco’s principal cities, ports and logistics hubs, particularly along the Atlantic corridor between Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca, as well as links toward the interior and southern regions. International transport assessments describe the network as a backbone of Morocco’s road transport system, complementing rail and port infrastructure.[4]

Tolling

Motorways are operated on a pay-per-use basis through toll plazas and electronic toll collection systems. ADM operates an electronic toll pass known as Jawaz, allowing vehicles to use dedicated lanes with reduced stopping times.[5]

Traffic and operations

Traffic volumes on the motorway network have increased steadily since the 2000s, reflecting rising vehicle ownership, intercity travel and freight activity. Studies note particularly high traffic levels around major metropolitan areas, especially Greater Casablanca, where congestion has led to widening projects and interchange upgrades.[6]

Operational activities include routine and major maintenance, traffic monitoring and coordination with emergency services. These functions represent a significant share of ADM’s operating expenditure.[2]

Governance

ADM is governed by a board of directors and managed by an executive committee. As of 2025, the Director General is Mohammed Cherkaoui Eddeqaqi.[7]

ADM operates under concession agreements and regulatory oversight by the Moroccan state, including approval of toll tariffs and major investment programmes.[8]

Finance

The expansion of the motorway network has been financed primarily through long-term borrowing backed by toll revenues, supplemented by loans from international financial institutions.[8][9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "ADM en bref". Autoroutes du Maroc (in French). Société Nationale des Autoroutes du Maroc. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Morocco Infrastructure Review (PDF) (Report). World Bank. 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  3. ^ Private Sector Participation in Infrastructure: Morocco (PDF) (Report). World Bank. 2001. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  4. ^ Decarbonising Morocco’s Transport System (PDF) (Report). International Transport Forum (OECD). 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  5. ^ "Le Pass Jawaz". Autoroutes du Maroc (in French). Société Nationale des Autoroutes du Maroc. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  6. ^ "Morocco: EIB grants EUR 80m loan to ADM to reduce congestion in Greater Casablanca". European Investment Bank. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  7. ^ "Biographie de Mohammed Cherkaoui Eddeqaqi, nouveau DG de la Société nationale des Autoroutes du Maroc". Maroc Diplomatique (in French). 1 June 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  8. ^ a b "OECD Economic Surveys: Morocco 2024: Economic Assessment". OECD Economic Surveys. 21 November 2024. doi:10.1787/80777ea7-en.
  9. ^ "Morocco's highway operator faces mounting debt challenges". Bladi.net. 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
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