Royal Air Maroc continues to strengthen its leadership in the African aviation sector with the acquisition of a new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing air connectivity for the city of Marrakech and various other tourist destinations across Morocco.
The new aircraft has landed at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, bringing the total fleet size of the national carrier to 65 planes, a figure that reflects the significant dynamism within Morocco's aviation sector. The national airline plans to increase its fleet to 74 aircraft by the end of this year, with ambitions to reach 88 planes by 2027. This enhancement comes in the context of a challenging international market characterized by a scarcity of long-haul aircraft, underscoring Morocco's proactive vision in securing its air transport needs to keep pace with the growing tourism sector.
The newly acquired aircraft features a modern interior design and a revised seating arrangement, as part of a comprehensive project aimed at unifying the cabin identity of Royal Air Maroc's fleet. This development seeks to offer a luxurious travel experience that befits Morocco's reputation as a premier global tourist destination, with a focus on passenger comfort, particularly for those traveling to major tourist capitals, including the famed Red City of Marrakech.
These initiatives are part of a substantial program agreement signed between the Moroccan government and Royal Air Maroc for the period from 2023 to 2037, which aims to quadruple the fleet size to reach 200 aircraft. Through this investment, the kingdom aims to support its tourism roadmap, targeting the attraction of 65 million tourists by 2037 and enhancing its air infrastructure ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
Morocco is banking on increasing tourist arrivals to 26 million by 2030, coinciding with the hosting of the World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. Royal Air Maroc plays a pivotal role in this transformation by connecting Morocco with key global markets and facilitating the flow of visitors to various regions, thereby solidifying the kingdom's status as a leading tourist and economic hub in the Mediterranean and Africa.
As reported by mojaz24.com.
