In a noteworthy development, Essaouira-Mogador International Airport has recorded an impressive increase of 11.97% in passenger numbers by the end of April compared to the same period last year, according to data from the National Airports Office. The statistics released reveal that the airport welcomed a total of 97,881 travelers during the first four months of the current year, which is a marked increase from the 87,420 passengers recorded during the same timeframe in the previous year.
Specifically in April 2026, the airport facilitated the journey of 32,065 passengers, reflecting a robust growth rate of 25.29% compared to the 25,593 travelers in April 2025. This surge in passenger traffic highlights the growing popularity of the airport, particularly for international routes, which accounted for 97,641 passengers, demonstrating a substantial increase of 14.41%. In stark contrast, domestic flights saw a significant decline, with only 240,000 travelers, marking a staggering drop of 88.43%.
Furthermore, the airport's aircraft movement also saw a positive trend, with a 16.31% increase, as there were 756 flight operations recorded by the end of April 2026, compared to just 650 during the same period last year. On a national scale, the commercial air transport sector across Moroccan airports reported a total of 12,336,962 passengers by the end of April 2026, reflecting a growth rate of 9.7% compared to the same period last year.
As reported by maroc24.com.
