Significant Growth in Passenger Numbers
The Marrakech Menara International Airport has recorded a remarkable growth of 10.41% in passenger traffic by the end of June 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Airports Office. This upward trend highlights the airport's increasing importance as a key gateway for tourism in Morocco.
According to the statistics released by the office regarding commercial air transport for the month of June 2026, the airport welcomed a total of 5,636,776 passengers during the first six months of the current year, a substantial increase from the 5,105,518 passengers recorded during the same timeframe last year. Specifically, in June alone, the airport accommodated 843,375 travelers, a significant rise from 785,641 passengers in June 2025.
International and Domestic Flight Insights
The breakdown of passenger traffic for June 2026 reveals that Marrakech Menara International Airport served 806,082 international travelers, marking an increase of 7.03%, while 37,293 passengers traveled on domestic flights, which saw a growth of 14.66%. This data underscores the airport's robust performance in both international and domestic markets, reflecting a dynamic recovery in air travel.
Among the top five international routes for June, the flight connecting Marrakech Menara to Paris Orly topped the list with 73,621 passengers, representing a 2.66% share. This was followed by the Casablanca Mohammed V to Paris Orly route with 64,984 travelers (2.34%), the Marrakech Menara to Paris Charles de Gaulle route with 50,909 passengers (1.84%), the Mohammed V to Paris Charles de Gaulle route with 44,057 passengers (1.59%), and the Mohammed V to Jeddah route with 37,877 travelers (1.37%). This performance illustrates the vibrant air transport activity at Marrakech Menara Airport, which remains one of Morocco's most prominent tourist gateways.
On a national scale, Moroccan airports collectively welcomed a total of 18,831,461 passengers during the first half of 2026, experiencing an increase of 8.83% compared to the same period in 2025. This growth further emphasizes the recovery and expansion of the travel sector within the country.
As reported by al9anat.com.
