The territorial dynamics of railroads in Morocco between disparities and economic development

This paper discusses the history of Morocco's railway network, from its creation during the French colonial period to its current state. Initially deployed to serve international economic, financial, political, and strategic interests, the network in question was first employed for military pur...

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Published in:GeoJournal 2024-06, Vol.89 (4), p.131-131, Article 131
Main Authors: Salhi, Salima, Benhsain, Wafaa, Boujrouf, Said
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coastal areas
Coastal zone
Colonialism
Connectivity
Economic development
Economics
Environmental Management
evolution
Geography
Historical account
Human Geography
Humanities and Social Sciences
Impact analysis
Infrastructure
International economics
International finance
Land use
Land use management
Land use planning
lead
Morocco
Networks
politics
Public finance
Public transportation
rail transportation
Railroads
Railway networks
Railways
Regional development
Regions
Social exclusion
Social Sciences
Territoriality
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Summary:This paper discusses the history of Morocco's railway network, from its creation during the French colonial period to its current state. Initially deployed to serve international economic, financial, political, and strategic interests, the network in question was first employed for military purposes, for the protection of mining and the economic development of the colonies, particularly in coastal areas and major cities such as Casablanca. Today, these regions, which have benefited from important historical infrastructures, have a considerable lead over the rest of the country, accentuating territorial disparities and complicating any land-use planning. This article analyzes these territorial dynamics, highlighting the dual impact of the rail network on economic development and regional disparities. Finally, it presents the evolution of the Moroccan rail network from independence to the present day, analyzing its orientation, impact, and limitations.
ISSN:1572-9893
0343-2521
1572-9893
DOI:10.1007/s10708-024-11143-1