Urgent Call for Increased Air Connectivity
Recent discussions in the Moroccan Parliament have brought to light the pressing need for enhancing direct air travel between Nador and the capital city, Rabat. Current services are limited to only two flights per week, which has proven inadequate for the growing demands of the local population, students, business professionals, and members of the Moroccan diaspora who frequently travel to the administrative capital.
Parliamentarian Mohamed Abrakan, representing the Socialist group in the opposition, has formally questioned the Minister of Transport and Logistics regarding the ministry's plans to address this issue. The limited flight schedule does not meet the increasing needs of various stakeholders, including residents, students, and institutional actors. Furthermore, it has been highlighted that this lack of connectivity hampers regional development and economic growth, particularly in enhancing tourism and business opportunities in the region.
Abrakan's inquiry emphasizes the importance of spatial justice and the need to strengthen the connection between the eastern region and Rabat. He has urged the ministry to outline the measures it intends to implement to increase the frequency of direct flights, advocating for a daily service to better serve the urgent needs of the Nador area and its surroundings. The call for action aims not only to facilitate travel for local residents but also to stimulate economic and social development across the region.
As reported by alittihad.info.
