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Renault-Nissan Tangier Plant

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The Renault-Nissan plant in Tangier-Melloussa is the largest automobile factory in Africa and a symbol of Morocco's industrial rise. Since its opening in 2012, the plant has fundamentally transformed the economic structure of the northern region and turned Morocco into a major player in the global automotive supply chain. The facility is a global pioneer as a carbon-neutral factory with zero industrial wastewater discharge ('Zero Carbon and Zero Liquid Discharge'). Popular models such as the Dacia Sandero and Dacia Logan are produced here and exported worldwide via the directly connected Tangier-Med port. With a production capacity of over 400,000 vehicles per year, the plant secures thousands of direct and indirect jobs. The site benefits from a highly skilled workforce trained in a purpose-built vocational center, which sustainably strengthens Morocco's international competitiveness.

Location: Morocco
Nearby: Tangier (15 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Sep.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	11	12	13	15	18	22	25	26	23	20	15	12
Rain mm	65	61	73	53	25	5	1	3	23	69	96	77

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

This Renault-Nissan plant is one of the largest automotive factories in Africa and a key pillar of Morocco's export economy. It produces millions of vehicles for the global market and provides tens of thousands of jobs in the Tangier region.

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Visiting

The plant is an active industrial site and is typically not open for public tours. From surrounding public roads, however, you can clearly see the massive factory halls and truck traffic.

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Where to view it

The best view is from the main road leading to the plant, where you can overlook the vast production buildings and parking lots. From nearby hills you also get a panoramic view of the entire industrial complex.

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Local products

There are no direct sales points around the plant, but on local markets in Tangier you can find seasonal fruits like oranges and olives. Fresh fish and seafood are also typical for the region.

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Active season

Production runs year-round, with peak capacity often aligning with global auto market cycles. The shipment of finished vehicles is well visible at the nearby Tanger Med port.

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Nearby

Combine the visit with Tanger Med port and the historic medina of Tangier. The nearby Tangier Automotive City free zone also gives interesting insights into the supplier industry.

Geography

Coordinates

35.68800, -5.69400

Facts

The plant has a maximum production capacity of 400,000 vehicles per year.
It is the first automotive plant in the world to be entirely carbon neutral.
Over 90% of the vehicles produced in Tangier are destined for international export.
The facility spans a total area of 300 hectares in Melloussa.
Thermal energy is generated from biomass, significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Approximately 8,000 employees are directly employed at the Tangier plant.