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Cable Car Transport System

Tangier, Morocco

1970 - 1970
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The Cable Car Transport System is an alternative public transportation project in Tangier, marking Morocco’s first cable car initiative. Envisioned as a “symbolic and a modern mobility solution”, it forms an integral part of the Tangier City Port Redevelopment Project, led by the “Tangier City Port Development Society” (SAPT). i
The cable car project aims to establish Tangier as a premier tourist destination by transforming the port area into a dynamic and accessible hub. By seamlessly connecting the city center with the port, it seeks to foster urban integration and enhance accessibility and mobility. Serving both residents and visitors, the cable car system not only promotes tourism in Tangier and the northern Mediterranean region but also supports eco-friendly mobility solution by reducing gas emissions, aligning with sustainable development goals.

Title: Master Plan of the Tangier City Port Redevelopment Project showing the Cable Car System with its Four Stations.

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Title: 3D View of the Cable Car System in Tangier City.

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Title: Cable Car System traversing the skies above Tangier Port

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Title: 3D View of the Cable Car System in Tangier City.

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The project aims to provide transportation for up to 2,800 people per hour in each direction, with an estimated daily capacity of 32,000 travelers. It will connect key locations, including the downtown area, the marinas, the new fishing port, passenger terminal, and Kasbah.
Spanning two kilometers, the system will feature four stations: Faro Square Station, Boulevard Mohammed Station, Mosque Esplanade Station, and Kasbah Station.
The implementation will take place in two main phases:
• Phase 1: Extending 1.3-kilometers to the Borj Naam area, this phase will provide access to nearby destinations and is scheduled for completion by 2024.
• Phase 2: Covering an additional 700 meters, this phase will complete the network.
The cable car system will feature 90 cabins, each accommodating 10 to 12 passengers., offering scenic viewpoints overlooking the port, marinas, bay, and Medina. The route will include 17 towers, ranging from 30 to 50 meters in height, designed to blend with Tangier’s distinctive landscape.
As an eco-friendly alternative to conventional transportation, the cable car reduces environmental impact while providing visitors with a unique panoramic experience of Tangier’s key landmarks.

Owner/Developer (Public)

Development Company for the Conversion of the Port Zone of Tangier (SAPT)

Consultant/Designer

Carta – Reichen Et Robert Associés

Funder

Moroccan Government

Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development

Contractor/Implementer

Development Company for the Conversion of the Port Zone of Tangier (SAPT)

Owner/Developer (Public)

Development Company for the Conversion of the Port Zone of Tangier (SAPT)

Contractor/Implementer

Development Company for the Conversion of the Port Zone of Tangier (SAPT)

Funder

Moroccan Government

Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development

Consultant/Designer

Carta – Reichen Et Robert Associés

The project was initiated by the Development Company for the Conversion of the Port Zone of Tangier (SAPT). SAPT’s principal stakeholders include the State of Morocco, the Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development, the City of Tangier, the National Ports Agency (ANP), and the Agency for the Promotion and Economic and Social Development of the Northern Provinces of Morocco.
Designed as part of the Tangier City Port Redevelopment Project master plan, the syste was developed by the consulting firm Carta – Reichen Et Robert Associés.
With an estimated cost of approximately $24 million, the project is primarily funded by the state of Morocco and Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development.

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