KfW Development Bank and the World Bank have signed a cooperation agreement to modernize Morocco’s public transport system and reduce carbon emissions. The partnership focuses on the Casablanca-Settat region, the country's largest urban hub, where rapid expansion and rising car usage have caused significant traffic congestion and environmental strain.

This program will finance the creation of a new regional express train network (RER) that will connect Casablanca with surrounding communities. The system (based on European suburban rail) will enable travelers to link stations where metro and tram lines are present. The project includes extensive investment in railway lines, stations, power infrastructure, and maintenance, alongside institutional support for the national rail agency, ONCF.

To finance the transition, the World Bank will provide $350 million, while KfW will ddtional add a €200 million low-interest loan and a €2 million technical grant. Under a "Programme for Results" model, funds are released only untill the mulestones for this porject is met. This structure ensures accountability as Morocco works toward its goal of cutting transport energy consumption by 24.5% by 2030.

Beyond environmental impact, the project aims to make transit user-friendly, improve connections to jobs and essential services. By shifting commuters from road to rail, the partnership addresses the fact that transport accounts for one-third of Morocco’s energy use