Underwater Tunnel Connecting Europe and Africa
Sector: Rail • Location: Tarifa, Tanger-Med, Andalusia, Morocco, Spain
Source: SSBCrack
Plans to construct an underwater tunnel linking Europe and Africa beneath the Strait of Gibraltar have moved into a tangible phase with official approval from Moroccan and Spanish governments. The tunnel will stretch approximately 42 kilometers, with 28 kilometers submerged, connecting Tarifa in Spain to Tanger-Med port in Morocco. The project aims to establish a new economic corridor, reduce frei
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Tunnel, Government
- Location
- Tarifa, Tanger-Med, Andalusia, Morocco
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- SSBCrack
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Plans to construct an underwater tunnel linking Europe and Africa beneath the Strait of Gibraltar have moved into a tangible phase with official approval from Moroccan and Spanish governments. The tunnel will stretch approximately 42 kilometers, with 28 kilometers submerged, connecting Tarifa in Spain to Tanger-Med port in Morocco. The project aims to establish a new economic corridor, reduce freight transit times, and provide an environmentally friendly alternative to current transport methods. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | Morocco |
State | Andalusia |
City | Tarifa, Tanger-Med |
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Source | SSBCrack |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Tunnel, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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