Rabat – Air Travel in Morocco achieved a new record in 2024 when 32.7 million travelers went through Moroccan airports.
Statistics have increased by 21% compared to last year, reports the management for studies and financial forecasts (Depf).
The increase is due to consistent growth of both international and domestic trips.
The number of international passengers rose by 20%, while domestic travelers rose by 30%, the Depf reported on data from the National Airports Authority (ONDA).
The authorities have introduced a new “Airports 2030” strategy to transform Morocco’s airports into strategic hubs that correspond to the country’s economic and tourism ambitions.
The plan seeks The modernization of the infrastructure and the improvement of capacity to meet the extended needs.
The country’s largest airport, Casablancas Mohammed V Airport, will increase its capacity from 14 million by 2029 to 35 million.
The airports in Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Fez will also experience a significant modernization of the double capacity.
In the meantime, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has also started a daring plan to expand its fleet from 50 aircraft to 200 by 2037 and to become a force in global aviation.
In addition, Morocco is working on making a mega airport expansion as part of its comprehensive master plan to promote its air connections.
Last month, Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics ABDESSAMAD Kayouh announced that the country should invest around 42 billion (4.1 billion US dollars) in airport expansion projects by 2030.
The FIFA World Cup 2030, which is Morocco alongside Spain and Portugal co-moderator, is an important catalyst for this initiative because the North African country is a global gate and offers human and football fans smooth air traffic.
Airport traffic can reach up to 60 million passengers by 2030 to 2035 to 2035, forecast the minister.
