Marrakech Airshow 2026: A Landmark Aviation Event
The prestigious Marrakech Airshow is gearing up for its eighth edition, taking place at the Royal Schools Air Base in Marrakech. This highly anticipated event is set to occur under the esteemed patronage of King Mohammed VI, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the airshow's inception. Organized by the Space, Aviation, and Defense Exhibitions Association (ASSAD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, Transport, and Logistics, the National Defense Administration, and the Royal Armed Forces, the Marrakech Airshow promises to be a significant gathering for aviation enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
Participation and Exhibitions
According to the organizing association, the 2026 edition of the airshow is expected to host over 200 exhibitors from 27 different countries, alongside numerous official delegations. Notably, the United Arab Emirates will have a strong presence as a strategic partner to Morocco. Attendees can look forward to showcasing some of the most prominent global companies in the aviation and defense sectors, including industry giants such as Lockheed Martin, Harris, Airbus, Boeing, Thales, Embraer, and RTX Corporation, as well as key players in Morocco's aerospace industry.
The airshow will highlight Morocco's appeal as an industrial partner, showcasing its integration into global value chains within the aviation and defense sectors, bolstered by its skilled workforce and specialized human resources. The event will feature aerial displays and exhibitions of next-generation aircraft and equipment, in addition to professional seminars and meetings that will address the evolving landscape of the industry, particularly concerning industrial sovereignty, digitization, securing value chains, and skill development.
As reported by madar21.com.
