The Marrakech Menara International Airport has experienced a remarkable increase in passenger traffic, registering an 11.68% rise by the end of March 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. This impressive growth, as reported by the National Airports Office, highlights the airport's pivotal role in facilitating travel to Morocco.
According to the statistics released by the office regarding air traffic for March 2026, the airport welcomed a total of 2,786,781 passengers during the first three months of the current year, a significant increase from the 2,495,383 passengers recorded by the end of March 2025. The data showcases a distribution of passenger traffic between domestic and international flights, with the airport receiving 2,682,672 travelers on international routes (an increase of 10.99%) and 104,109 passengers on domestic flights, which surged by 36.47%.
In March alone, the airport hosted 1,014,459 passengers, compared to 892,190 during the same month in the previous year, reflecting a substantial increase of 13.70%. The statistics further indicate the top five international flight routes for March, with the Marrakech-Menara to Paris-Orly route coming in second, accommodating 70,466 passengers (2.60%), just behind the Mohammed V to Jeddah route, which recorded 73,215 passengers (2.71%). Following closely were the Marrakech to London-Gatwick route with 53,185 passengers (1.97%), the Mohammed V to Paris-Orly route with 52,307 passengers (1.93%), and the Marrakech to Paris-Charles de Gaulle route with 43,732 passengers (1.62%).
These results underscore the dynamic nature of air transport at Marrakech-Menara Airport, solidifying its position as one of the primary gateways for tourism into Morocco. On a national level, Moroccan airports collectively registered a total commercial air traffic volume of 8,913,041 passengers by the end of March 2026, marking an increase of 11.15% compared to the same period last year, according to the National Airports Office.
The growing demand for air travel necessitates the enhancement of airport services, particularly in domestic flights, which are essential for further support and investment in aviation infrastructure. International flights remain the main driver of this growth, as the national figures reflect a general dynamism across airports in Morocco. Marrakech continues to affirm its status as a global travel destination, with the surge in passenger traffic indicating a robust recovery in tourism. The significant milestone of welcoming one million passengers in a single month highlights the airport's importance as a key tourism gateway.
Moreover, the strong connections with cities like Paris and London remain influential, and the notable growth signifies an improvement in air transport services. Overall, these statistics reflect the immense appeal of the city of Marrakech as a tourist hotspot, with tourism making a powerful comeback, as evidenced by the figures presented.
As reported by ar.hibapress.com.
