December 2020 - Planning underway; November 2019 - Project is in the design study phase; November 2016 - Moroccan Government has allocated MAD5bn (USD508mn) to the construction of new port in Oulad Bel Assal; Project to be carried out in phases, MAD5bn (USD508mn) phase I involves port protection works and a first ro-ro terminal and MAD3bn (USD305mn) phase II devoted to the development of the other terminals; Phase II will be carried out in phases; Project cost - MAD8bn