Marrakech Menara Airport's Impressive Growth in Passenger Traffic
As of the end of February 2026, Marrakech Menara International Airport has reported a remarkable increase of 10.40% in passenger traffic compared to the same period in 2025, based on data from the National Airports Office. The airport welcomed a total of 1,769,912 passengers during the first two months of the current year, a significant rise from 1,603,193 passengers at the end of February 2025. This surge in travel activity highlights the airport's pivotal role in facilitating both national and international travel.
The distribution of air traffic between domestic and international flights during the first two months of the year indicates that Marrakech Menara Airport received 1,700,720 international travelers, marking an increase of 9.76%, alongside 69,192 domestic passengers, which reflects a substantial growth of 28.98%. Specifically in February alone, the airport recorded 899,058 passengers, representing a 7.44% increase compared to the 836,792 passengers recorded during the same month in 2025. This robust growth demonstrates the airport's expanding significance as a major gateway for tourism in Morocco.
Among the top five international flight routes, the Marrakech to Paris Orly route topped the list with 65,475 passengers, accounting for 2.61% of the total traffic. Following closely were the Mohammed V to Jeddah route with 53,104 passengers (2.12%), the Mohammed V to Paris Orly route with 49,082 passengers (1.90%), the Marrakech to London Gatwick route with 45,323 passengers (1.81%), and the Marrakech to Paris Charles de Gaulle route with 40,101 passengers (1.60%). This performance underscores the dynamic nature of air travel at Marrakech Menara Airport, which is increasingly recognized as one of the primary entry points for tourists visiting the kingdom.
On a national scale, commercial air traffic at Moroccan airports reached 5,909,802 passengers by the end of February 2026, signifying a growth rate of 7.91% compared to the same period last year, as reported by the National Airports Office. In terms of passenger distribution between domestic and international flights at the end of February 2026, Moroccan airports welcomed 5,308,935 international travelers (up 8.18%) and 600,867 domestic passengers (up 5.60%). This upward trend in passenger numbers reflects the resilience and expanding capacity of Morocco's aviation sector.
As reported by maroc24.com.
