Significant Growth in Morocco's Airport Traffic
In a remarkable development, Morocco's airport sector has reported a substantial increase in passenger traffic, reaching an impressive total of 8,913,041 passengers by the end of March 2026. This figure signifies an 11.15% rise when compared to the same time frame last year, according to data provided by the National Airports Office (ONDA). This growth reflects the robust demand for international travel, which remains the primary driver of activity across the country's airports, alongside sustained growth in domestic flight operations.
Casablanca's Mohammed V Airport, Morocco's main aviation hub, played a pivotal role in this surge, accommodating 2,730,209 passengers—over 30% of the total airport traffic. This represents a year-on-year increase of 15.92%, underscoring the airport's critical importance in both national and international travel. Other airports also exhibited impressive performance metrics, with notable increases reported at Beni Mellal (31.35%), Errachidia (20.81%), Nador El Aroui (13.83%), Rabat-Sale (13.51%), Tangier Ibn Batouta (11.86%), Marrakech-Menara (11.68%), and Agadir Al Massira (10.76%). Such statistics highlight a well-rounded growth across various regional airports, contributing positively to the overall aviation landscape in Morocco.
International travel has seen a notable uptick, with a total of 8,022,866 passengers flying internationally—a 10.91% increase. In contrast, domestic travel accounted for 890,175 passengers, reflecting a growth of 13.34%. Europe continues to dominate the international air traffic to and from Morocco, representing over 80% of the total passenger flows and enjoying a 9.82% rise. Other regions also reported significant growth, with Africa increasing by 20.96%, North America by 25.9%, and South America experiencing a remarkable 37.69% increase. The Middle East and Far East showed a growth of 9.45%, while the Maghreb region accounted for a 14.12% rise in air traffic.
In addition to passenger growth, Moroccan airports recorded a total of 67,263 aircraft movements, which includes both takeoffs and landings, marking an 11.24% increase compared to the end of March 2025. Furthermore, the air freight sector has expanded as well, with a 13.33% increase in freight volume, reaching 29,846 tons compared to 26,335 tons the previous year. These figures highlight the robust development of Morocco's aviation and logistics sectors, which continue to evolve and adapt to the growing needs of travelers and businesses alike.
As reported by moroccoworldnews.com.
