Passenger Growth Reported at Essaouira-Mogador Airport
Essaouira-Mogador International Airport has recorded a remarkable increase of 11.97% in passenger numbers by the end of April 2026, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from the National Airports Office. The office's periodic statistics on commercial air transport for April 2026 reveal that the airport welcomed a total of 97,881 travelers during the first four months of the year, a significant rise from 87,420 passengers in the corresponding period of the previous year. In April alone, the number of passengers who passed through Essaouira-Mogador Airport reached 32,065, reflecting a substantial increase of 25.29% from the 25,593 passengers recorded in April 2025.
The data pertaining to passenger air traffic distribution at this airport facility through the end of April showcases a dominance of international flights, accounting for 97,641 travelers, which marks an increase of 14.41%. In contrast, domestic flights saw a significant drop, with only 240,000 passengers, representing a staggering decline of 88.43%. Furthermore, the airport experienced a 16.31% rise in aircraft movements, with a total of 756 flights recorded by the end of April 2026, compared to 650 flights during the same period last year.
On a national level, commercial air transport across Morocco's airports reported a total of 12,336,962 passengers by the end of April 2026, reflecting an increase of 9.7% compared to the same timeframe last year.
As reported by maroc24.com.
