IF articles

Summary - This article analyzes the impact of procurement strategies and contractual models on the risk profile of major railway projects, using the new Kénitra–Marrakech high-speed line as a case study. The author examines the complex lotting strategy of the project and the remuneration mechanisms with a maximum cap, highlighting how interface management and risk allocation are critical variables that often outweigh purely technical aspects. A comparative analysis of the FIDIC 2017 contract frameworks (Red, Yel-low, Silver, and Emerald Books) is conducted, evaluating their adaptability to the Moroccan regulatory framework and the tight schedule imposed by the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The study delves into the central role of the Contracting Authority in coordinating interdependent contracts and mitigating geotechnical risk, which is essential for the Rabat tunnel and major civil structures. In summary, this contribution outlines an integrated management model where the robustness of the legal-financial framework is a necessary condition to ensure the operational sustainability and success of complex railway infrastructures on an international scale.

https://www.medra.org/servlet/view?lang=it&doi=10.57597/IF.06.2026.ART.1