Marrakech Airport's Surge in Passenger Traffic
As of April 14, 2026, the Marrakech-Menara Airport has emerged as a significant player in Morocco's tourism landscape, welcoming over 1.7 million passengers within the first two months of the year. This impressive figure not only reflects a robust increase compared to the 1.6 million passengers recorded during the same period in 2025, but it also underscores the airport's pivotal role in bolstering the country's tourism sector, driven by a notable rise in both international and domestic flights. The airport's performance, as reported by the National Office of Airports (ONDA), showcases a remarkable uptick in air travel, with international traffic contributing the lion's share, accounting for 1.7 million travelers, while domestic routes surged by nearly 29%.
International Travel Trends and Awards
In February alone, the airport attracted close to 900,000 passengers, with the Marrakech-Paris Orly route topping the list of international destinations, serving over 65,000 travelers. Other prominent routes included those to London and Paris Charles de Gaulle, along with connections from Casablanca to Jeddah and Paris Orly. This positive trend is not limited to Marrakech; by the end of February 2026, Moroccan airports as a whole recorded a total of 5.9 million passengers, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.91%. The international traffic remains a key driver in this expansion, with over 5.3 million travelers reinforcing Morocco's appeal as a global tourist destination.
Adding to its accolades, the Marrakech-Menara Airport was honored as the "Best Regional Airport in Africa" at the 2026 World Airport Awards held in London. This recognition is a testament to the modernization strategy implemented by ONDA, aimed at enhancing the overall passenger experience. Furthermore, the Moroccan aviation sector began 2026 with a record performance, registering 3.1 million passengers in January alone, marking a 14.7% increase. Alongside this, the maritime transport sector also demonstrated robust growth, concluding 2025 with an impressive 8.9% rise.
As reported by bladi.net.
