Significant Increase in Air Travel in Morocco
In a remarkable development for the aviation sector in Morocco, the country’s airports recorded a significant rise in air traffic during the first nine months of 2026. According to data from the National Office of Airports (ONDA), the total number of passengers reached an impressive 29,330,764 by the end of September, reflecting a robust increase of 8.74% compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth encompasses both international and domestic flights, with international travel seeing 26,150,513 passengers, which marks an increase of 8.73%, while domestic flights accommodated 3,180,251 travelers, surging by 8.88%.
Leading Airports in Morocco
Air traffic has been particularly vibrant at key airports, with Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca leading the way by welcoming 9,355,121 passengers during the specified timeframe. Following closely is Marrakech Menara Airport, which recorded 8,113,680 travelers. Agadir Al Massira Airport also witnessed notable activity, serving 2,790,578 passengers. Additionally, Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport received 2,327,329 passengers, while Rabat-Salé Airport catered to 1,902,312 travelers, showcasing the diverse connectivity offered across the nation.
Europe continues to be the primary source market for international travelers heading to Morocco, with a reported 21,665,628 passengers, an annual increase of 9.05%. Other markets have also shown substantial growth; air traffic with South America soared by 33.48%, totaling 81,185 passengers. North American flights increased by 13.23%, bringing in 771,932 travelers, while the African market saw 1,581,996 passengers, reflecting a 13.62% rise. The Maghreb region also experienced an uptick, with an 8.75% growth leading to 396,080 passengers. Conversely, flights to the Middle East and Far East experienced a slight decline of 1.8%, reaching 1,653,692 passengers.
The growth isn’t limited to passenger numbers; it extends to aircraft movements and air freight as well. By the end of September 2026, Moroccan airports recorded 214,607 aircraft movements, representing a yearly increase of 9.70%. Mohammed V Airport topped the list with 73,194 movements, followed by Marrakech Menara with 53,164 movements, and Agadir Al Massira with 19,041 movements. In terms of air freight, there was an impressive growth of 14.29%, with the volume of goods transported by air reaching 83,744.45 tons during the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period in 2025. In September alone, Moroccan airports welcomed 3,289,181 passengers, further indicating the ongoing increase in air travel within the country.
As reported by almaghreb24.com.
