Significant Growth in Passenger Numbers
Marrakech Menara International Airport experienced a remarkable increase in passenger traffic at the end of February 2026, reporting a growth of 10.40% compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Airports Office. The airport welcomed a total of 1,769,912 travelers during the first two months of the year, a notable rise from the 1,603,193 passengers recorded at the end of February 2025. The distribution of air traffic between domestic and international flights during this period showcased that the airport served 1,700,720 travelers through international routes—a 9.76% increase—and 69,192 passengers via domestic flights, marking a substantial rise of 28.98%.
In February alone, Marrakech Menara Airport welcomed 899,058 passengers, reflecting a 7.44% growth from 836,792 travelers in the same month of 2025. The top five international flight routes indicated a strong demand, with the Marrakech-Paris Orly route leading at 65,475 passengers, constituting 2.61% of the traffic. Following closely was the Mohammed V-Jeddah route with 53,104 passengers (2.12%), the Mohammed V-Paris Orly route with 49,082 passengers (1.90%), Marrakech-London Gatwick route with 45,323 passengers (1.81%), and the Marrakech-Charles de Gaulle route carrying 40,101 passengers (1.60%). This performance underscores the dynamic nature of air transport at Marrakech Menara Airport, which serves as a prominent gateway for tourism into Morocco.
Overall Growth in Moroccan Airport Traffic
On a national scale, Morocco's commercial air traffic recorded 5,909,802 passengers by the end of February 2026, reflecting a growth rate of 7.91% compared to the same period last year, as per the National Airports Office. The breakdown of air traffic between international and domestic flights at the end of February 2026 revealed that Moroccan airports hosted 5,308,935 passengers through international flights (an increase of 8.18%) and 600,867 passengers via domestic routes (up by 5.60%). This data not only highlights the recovery and growth of the aviation sector in Morocco but also emphasizes the ongoing importance of Marrakech Menara Airport as a key player in the tourism and travel industry.
As reported by maroc24.com.
