Casablanca – Morocco has embarked on a profound transformation of its transport system through strategic initiatives that outline the contours of a more sustainable and inclusive mobility, emphasized Younes Benakki, the Secretary General of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), on Tuesday in Casablanca.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the first edition of the Green Impact Expo & Summit (GIES 2025), Mr. Benakki noted that with projects like the Rabat-Salé and Casablanca trams, urban mobility has been reorganized, offering a more efficient, smoother, and less polluting alternative for daily commutes.
The Secretary General of the CESE also mentioned the extension of the Busway and the introduction of electric buses in Marrakech, which reinforce this commitment to providing more ecological, high-performing public transport that better meets citizens’ expectations.
He also highlighted the Al-Boraq High-Speed Line (LGV), which has marked a major turning point by offering a fast, comfortable, and, above all, more environmentally friendly alternative compared to traditional modes of transport.
Electromobility, for its part, represents another fundamental pillar of this transition, he pointed out, noting that Morocco is taking concrete measures to accelerate this green revolution, particularly by developing a network of charging infrastructure and encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles.
According to him, Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (PMUD) have been a major pillar for driving innovative solutions and promoting multimodality in several cities, thus making urban mobility smoother and more sustainable.
However, despite these advances, significant challenges remain, Mr. Benakki noted, referring to a CESE opinion titled “Sustainable Mobility: Towards Sustainable and Accessible Means of Transport,” which points out that the demand for travel continues to increase, but many people still face inadequate transport options to access work, services, leisure, etc.
Thus, the Council advocates for a mobility approach based on an integrated system, accessible to all, ensuring that every individual has optimal conditions for their travel while addressing current environmental and social challenges. A model that aims to be both inclusive and responsible, the Secretary General of the Council indicated.
Mr. Benakki reminded that this CESE opinion includes a set of recommendations aimed at contributing to achieving this goal, notably citing the promotion of sustainable alternatives to personal vehicles and thermal engines; the development of active mobility by improving infrastructure for walking and cycling, and facilitating alternatives to individual vehicles, such as carpooling; accelerating the execution of the program contract for the development of logistics platforms on the outskirts of cities, while ensuring their connection to rail; and integrating sustainable mobility needs into urban planning, land use, and planning requirements.
Returning to the importance of the central theme of this 1st edition of the Green Impact Expo & Summit, Mr. Benakki stated that sustainable mobility is not limited to an ecological imperative; it also represents a lever for carbon-neutral development, enhanced social inclusion, continuously stimulated economic competitiveness, and cutting-edge technological innovation.
This exhibition offers, in this regard, the opportunity to build a shared vision and jointly define concrete and accessible solutions, thus promoting the transition to a more environmentally friendly future and, ultimately, a more equitable one for all, emphasized the Secretary General of the CESE.
GIES 2025, which continues until February 13 in the economic capital, brings together public and private actors in a space for exchange highlighting innovative and competitive expertise and solutions for sustainable mobility.