Morocco’s airport authority issues two tenders for upgrades to Marrakech and Tangier airports: The Office Nacional De Aéroports (ONDA) has issued calls for bids for developments at Marrakech-Menara Airport and Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport with a combined value of MAD 1.65 bn, as the country ramps up its airport infrastructure on the back of growing regional demand for air travel.

What we know so far: The first tender (pdf) is valued at MAD 850 mn and calls for architectural plans and construction oversight for extensions to existing terminals at Marrakech-Menara Airport. The second tender (pdf) — valued at MAD 800 mn — specifies architectural planning and construction oversight for a new passenger terminal and control tower at Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport. Both tenders have set deadlines of 5 October.

Upgrades to Marrakech-Menara International Airport: ONDA’s tender for Marrakech airport involves expanding passenger terminals to 120k square meters. The augmented space will include departure and arrival halls, check-in counters, passport and customs controls, and other auxiliaries. The tender also specifies improvements to external structures such as roads and parking spaces.

Upgrades to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport: The planned improvements for Tangier’s flagship airport are similar in scope to those envisioned for Marrakech, according to the tender document. The tender sets out a specification for a new 55k square meter passenger terminal with associated border and customs controls, waiting areas, baggage handling, and other facilities. External improvements to the airport will be focused on a new eight-story control tower in addition to improvements to road and parking facilities.

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