The National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) is embarking on a new phase in the project for an ultra-high voltage power line connecting Boujdour to Tensift. The agency has initiated topographical studies aimed at preparing the route for this strategic infrastructure, which is set to transport electricity generated in the southern provinces to the center of the country.
### An Infrastructure to Transport Renewable Electricity
The project aims to establish an “electric highway” capable of delivering up to 3,000 MW of renewable energy to the consumption areas in the heart of the Kingdom.
The launched studies concern a network of lines covering nearly 2,000 kilometers, divided into two main segments:
– Oued Lakraâ – Tan-Tan, with approximately 1,000 km of parallel lines
– Tan-Tan – Marrakech, over an equivalent distance
These studies are expected to determine the optimal route for the infrastructure while considering the constraints of the terrain.
### An Essential Preparatory Phase
The firm responsible for the studies will specifically conduct field surveys, route optimization, and identification of sensitive areas, such as urban agglomerations, forests, or existing infrastructures.
The mission also includes precise topographical surveying of the lands, determination of their legal status, and assessment of potential impacts on crops.
### A Strategic Project for the Electrical Network
This line is part of the overall project for the South-Center electrical corridor, awarded in 2025 to a consortium comprising the Mohammed VI Investment Fund, Taqa Morocco, and Nareva.
The infrastructure, approximately 1,400 km long, will enhance the transport capacity of the national electrical grid and support the development of renewable energy in the southern provinces.
### Gradual Commissioning
The project will be rolled out in two phases:
– 1,500 MW of capacity expected by 2026
– An additional 1,500 MW planned for 2028
Once operational, the infrastructure will be managed by ONEE as the operator of the national electrical grid.
### A Major Investment for Energy Transition
The overall project represents an estimated investment of 130 billion dirhams and is expected to create nearly 25,000 jobs, including more than 10,000 permanent positions.
It will also contribute to enhancing the integration of renewable energies in the national energy mix, complementing the existing 400-kilovolt line, which already transports about 1,500 MW from the wind and solar farms in southern Morocco.