Casablanca Mohammed V Airport Sees 5.7 Million Travelers as European Tourists Increase Air Travel by 8.8%
Mobility at Casablanca and Marrakech airports experienced an unprecedented reception during the first half of 2026, with Mohamed V Airport handling over 5.756 million travelers, and Marrakech Menara Airport serving more than 5.636 million passengers. As a result, the total number of travelers in Morocco exceeded 18.8 million during the same period, marking an increase of 8.83% compared to the previous year. The European market remained the main driver of travel activity, recording over 14 million travelers, which represents an increase of about 9%, underscoring the significant role of European tourists in energizing the air transport sector and tourism industry. There was also notable growth in flights to Africa and North America, while flights to the Middle East and Far East experienced a decline. Aircraft movements increased by 9.65%, surpassing 138,000 operations, and air freight grew by more than 12%, reaffirming the sector's continued recovery and highlighting Morocco’s attractiveness both as a tourist destination and an economic hub.
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