Relocation Study and Master Plan for Marrakech Airport
Project
Introduction
Client:Office National des Aeroports
Value:$500 million
Date:2002-ongoing
Scope:Airport Master Plan
Project Background
Scott Wilson was appointed in December 2002 to carry out a
three-phase project to study the feasibility of transferring the
existing airport to a new airport site in order to serve Marrakech.
The existing airport, which handles predominantly tourist traffic,
is situated within three kilometres of the center of the historic
city and experiences capacity restrictions due to its proximity to
the city and consequent noise abatement procedures.
Project Scope
The first stage involved consultations with the airport
authority, data collection and reviewing facilities through
inspections and evaluations and preparation of traffic forecasts.
The analysis at this stage determined the capacity and constraints
on the existing airport and provided a decision framework for
possible relocation. The second stage involved site selection for
possible new sites using GIS techniques against a number of
selection criteria, including access, environment, land use and
topography. Ground and aerial inspections of over 10 sites were
undertaken. The third phase provides a new master plan and a
coherent strategy for the development of the airport to 2025 and
beyond. It encompasses all main facilities including runways and
taxiway system, aprons, terminals, cargo facilities and
transportation links.
Value Adding Project Achievements
This project is a good example of Scott Wilson’s success in
providing a ‘one-stop shop’ service across a broad range of
disciplines.
