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 under Law No. 15-02, 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]
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 and PortNet
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 Tarik El Aroussi as the new Director General of the ANP, succeeding Nadia Laraki. El Aroussi previously served as a member of the executive board at Tanger Med (TMSA), bringing extensive experience in maritime logistics to the agency.[7]
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