National Ports Agency (Morocco)
| Agence Nationale des Ports (French) الوكالة الوطنية للموانئ (Arabic) | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2006 |
| Jurisdiction | Morocco |
| Headquarters | Casablanca, Morocco |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Equipment and Water |
| Website | www |
The National Ports Agency (French: Agence Nationale des Ports; ANP) is the Moroccan regulatory body responsible for the oversight and management of the national port system. Established in 2006, the agency oversees 27 ports across the kingdom, excluding the Tanger Med port complex. The ANP plays a strategic role in ensuring the efficiency, safety and competitiveness of Morocco's maritime trade.[1]
Strategic Projects
Morocco is currently undergoing a massive expansion of its maritime infrastructure. The ANP coordinates the development and regulatory framework for several deepwater projects aimed at boosting regional growth.
Dakhla Atlantic Port
As of early 2026, the construction of the Dakhla Atlantic port reached a 70% completion rate.[2] This strategic project is designed to become a major hub for trade between Africa and the Atlantic, supporting regional economic integration and the "Atlantic Initiative" for Sahel countries.[3]
Nador West Med
Along with Dakhla, the Nador West Med project is expected to become operational by late 2026, focusing on energy transshipment and industrial logistics in the Mediterranean region.[4]
Digitalization
Morocco has been cited by UNCTAD as a success model for the digitalization of maritime trade.[5] Central to this transformation is PortNet, the national "Single Window" for foreign trade.
Managed as a subsidiary of the ANP, PortNet serves as a digital trade platform that facilitates import and export procedures. In 2025, the platform was credited with saving approximately $19 million annually by enhancing import safety and reducing administrative delays.[6]
Leadership
In June 2024, King Mohammed VI appointed Mustapha Farès as the new Director General of the ANP, succeeding Nadia Laraki.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "About ANP". ANP Official. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Dakhla Atlantique: Construction progress reaches 70% in 2026". TelQuel. 7 January 2026. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Morocco hopes Dakhla port development will boost regional growth". African Business. November 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Morocco builds Nador 2026 and Dakhla 2028 deepwater ports". Port Technology. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "UNCTAD Maritime Report: Morocco cited as success model". Morocco.ma. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Morocco's digital trade platform saves annual $19m". Hespress EN. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Le Conseil des ministres nomme des nouveaux patrons à la tête de l'ANP, de l'ONDA, de l'ONEE, ADM et Masen". Telquel.ma (in French). Retrieved 17 March 2026.