Chronology / news: Marrakesh

Trolleybus operation has been suspended following damage to the overhead caused by a passing track. Trolleybus batteries are deemed to weak to support operation in an autonomous rechargeable electric bus mode. Between 2017 and approximately 2020 trolleybus operation was maintained by way of vehicles being charged at the depot.

The overhead has been out of use during the summer of 2021 due to technical problems. Trolleybuses are being recharged at the depot, and operate as autonomous rechargeable electric buses.

A visitor to the city observed that trolleybuses now operate using the overhead.

Trolleybus revenue service opens. The 11 km-long line Massira — Guliz is operated with 10 Veyron G92 12 meter-long trolleybuses delviered, equipped with auxiliary power option, manufactured by the Chinese builder Dongfeng Yangtse (out of 15 such vehicles ordered). Trolleybuses operate between 6-23 hours on a 6 min. headway during rush hours, and 12 min other times. The overhead is not used due to absence of certification by the local authorities. Trolleybuses are being recharged at the depot, and operate in the autonomous rechargeable electric bus mode. A network expansion is planned for 2019, for which Dongfeng Yangtse will deliver 20 additional 18 meter-long articulated vehicles.
Trial runs video: here.
The official opening: here.