The Marrakech Menara International Airport has experienced a remarkable increase in passenger traffic, reporting a growth of 10.40% by 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 current year, a notable rise from 1,603,193 passengers recorded at the end of February 2025. This surge in air travel highlights the airport's status as a key entry point for tourism into Morocco.
The breakdown of air traffic between domestic and international flights during this period reveals that Marrakech Menara International Airport served 1,700,720 passengers on international routes, marking an increase of 9.76%, while 69,192 travelers utilized domestic flights, which saw an impressive growth of 28.98%. In February alone, the airport accommodated 899,058 passengers, reflecting a 7.44% increase compared to 836,792 passengers during the same month in 2025.
Among the top five international routes, the Marrakech-Paris Orly flight led the way with 65,475 passengers, accounting for 2.61% of the total traffic. This was followed by 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 outstanding performance underscores the dynamic nature of air transport at Marrakech Menara Airport, solidifying its reputation as one of the premier gateways for tourists to the kingdom.
On a national scale, the commercial air traffic 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, according to the National Airports Office. The distribution of passenger traffic between domestic and international flights at the end of February 2026 showed that Moroccan airports received 5,308,935 passengers through international flights (up 8.18%) and 600,867 passengers via domestic flights (up 5.60%).
As reported by maroc24.com.
