Marrakech Menara International Airport has reported a significant increase in passenger traffic, with a rise of 10.40% recorded at the end of February 2026 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, compared to 1,603,193 travelers during the same timeframe in 2025. The statistics reveal a notable distribution of air transport, indicating that the airport received 1,700,720 passengers via international flights, marking an increase of 9.76%, while 69,192 passengers traveled through domestic flights, reflecting a remarkable surge of 28.98%.
In February alone, Marrakech Menara Airport accommodated 899,058 passengers, which represents a 7.44% increase compared to 836,792 passengers during the same month in 2025. The most traveled international routes showcased the airport's popularity, with the Marrakech-Paris Orly route leading the way 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-Paris Charles de Gaulle route with 40,101 passengers (1.60%).
This impressive performance underscores the dynamic nature of air transport at Marrakech Menara Airport, which serves as one of the primary gateways for tourists entering the kingdom. On a national level, the commercial air transport across Moroccan airports reached 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 reported by the National Airports Office. The distribution of air transport between national and international flights at the end of February 2026 revealed that Moroccan airports welcomed 5,308,935 passengers via international flights (an increase of 8.18%) and 600,867 passengers on domestic flights (up 5.60%).
As reported by maroc24.com.
