The Marrakech Menara International Airport has reported a notable increase in passenger traffic, with a rise of 10.40% by the end of February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. According to the latest data from the National Airports Office, the airport welcomed a total of 1,769,912 travelers during the first two months of the current year, up from 1,603,193 travelers recorded by the end of February 2025. The statistics reveal a significant distribution of air traffic between domestic and international flights, with the airport accommodating 1,700,720 passengers through international routes—a 9.76% increase—and 69,192 passengers through domestic flights, reflecting a remarkable 28.98% growth.
In February alone, the Marrakech Menara Airport served 899,058 travelers, marking a 7.44% increase compared to the 836,792 passengers during the same month in 2025. The five leading international routes showcased impressive numbers, with the Marrakech-Paris Orly flight topping the list with 65,475 passengers, accounting for 2.61% of total traffic. Following closely were the Mohammed V-Jeddah route with 53,104 passengers (2.12%), the Mohammed V-Paris Orly route with 49,082 passengers (1.90%), the Marrakech-London Gatwick route with 45,323 passengers (1.81%), and the Marrakech-Charles de Gaulle route with 40,101 passengers (1.60%). This performance underscores the dynamic nature of air travel at Marrakech Menara Airport, which serves as a primary gateway for tourists entering the kingdom.
On a national scale, Morocco's commercial airports recorded a total of 5,909,802 passengers by the end of February 2026, reflecting a growth rate of 7.91% compared to the same period last year. The distribution of air traffic between domestic and international flights at the end of February 2026 revealed that Moroccan airports hosted 5,308,935 passengers on international flights (an increase of 8.18%) and 600,867 passengers on domestic flights (up by 5.60%).
As reported by maroc24.com.
