In a remarkable show of resilience and growth, Moroccan airports have reported welcoming a staggering 22,282,997 passengers during the first seven months of 2026. This figure represents an impressive increase of 8.77% compared to the same period in 2025, according to the latest statistics released by the National Office of Airports (ONDA). The growth in passenger traffic is indicative of a robust recovery in air travel, with international flights accounting for a significant portion of this increase, totaling 19,894,489 passengers, which marks an 8.82% rise. Domestic travel also saw a healthy uptick, with 2,388,508 passengers recorded, reflecting an 8.36% increase.

The most significant traffic was observed at Casablanca's Mohammed V Airport, where 6,953,695 passengers were processed. Following closely were Marrakech-Ménara Airport with 6,407,303 passengers, Agadir-Al Massira with 2,179,857, Tanger Ibn Battouta with 1,711,764, and Rabat-Salé with 1,446,355 passengers. The statistics underscore the growing popularity of these airports as key travel hubs in the region.

International air traffic was notably bolstered by a strong European market, which remains the primary source of passengers, contributing 16,541,007 travelers, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.29%. Additionally, air traffic from South America, North America, and Africa showed significant performance, with increases of 34.21%, 14.54%, and 13.74%, respectively. However, it is worth noting that traffic with the Middle and Far East experienced a decline of 4.12%, totaling 1,238,443 passengers. Meanwhile, the Maghreb region saw a 10.06% increase, with 295,188 travelers.

Furthermore, Moroccan airports recorded an impressive 164,164 aircraft movements by the end of July 2026, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.82%. The Mohammed V Airport led with 55,223 movements, ahead of Marrakech-Ménara with 42,028 and Agadir-Al Massira with 15,009. The air freight sector also experienced growth, with 66,980.55 tons of cargo transported during the first seven months, representing a 12.61% increase compared to the previous year. In July alone, Moroccan airports welcomed 3,450,846 passengers, indicating a strong summer travel season.

As reported by yabiladi.com.