El Al Reestablishes Flights to Marrakech

In a significant development for air travel between Israel and Morocco, El Al Airlines has announced the resumption of its flights to Marrakech starting November 16, 2026. Utilizing its subsidiary, Sun D’Or, the airline will operate two weekly flights priced from $599 for a round trip. This announcement marks El Al's return to the route, joining Arkia and Israir, which have already reinitiated their flights to Marrakech since August 24 and September 1, respectively. This resurgence of air traffic comes over three years after flights were halted due to the events surrounding October 7, 2023.

Promising Tourism Outlook

The future of tourism between Israel and Morocco appears to be bright. Recent reports, including one from the Jerusalem Post, suggest that around 20,000 Israeli tourists are expected to visit Morocco by the end of this year. However, current flight capacity is limited, with only three direct flights operating weekly. This number is projected to increase significantly, potentially quadrupling or even quintupling as more flights are added in the upcoming months. Furthermore, sources indicate that the collaboration between the two nations will extend beyond tourism, likely expanding into sectors such as agriculture and technology transfer.

Prior to the interruption in 2023, the trajectory of Israeli tourism to Morocco was already on the rise, with arrivals increasing from 39,900 in 2019 to over 70,000 by 2022, fueled by new direct flights to cities like Casablanca, Marrakech, and Agadir. The gradual resumption of flights underscores the persistent demand for travel between these two vibrant cultures.

On the commercial front, trade relations are also showing positive trends, albeit from modest beginnings. Data from the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics indicates a remarkable 69.6% increase in trade between Morocco and Israel during the first half of 2026, reaching $105.5 million. While Moroccan exports to Israel surged by 91.7%, they still account for only $11.5 million compared to the $94 million worth of Israeli exports to Morocco.

As reported by fr.hespress.com.