Morocco airports serve 26M travelers in eight months

Morocco’s airports experienced significant growth in air traffic during the first eight months of 2026, with the number of travelers surpassing 26 million—a rise of 8.81% compared to the same period last year. International flight activity continued to lead airport operations, welcoming approximately 23.22 million passengers, reflecting an increase of 8.82%. King Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca ranked first, having served around 8.25 million travelers, followed by Marrakech Menara Airport with about 7.23 million passengers. Air traffic with international markets increased, especially with the European market, which remained the primary source of travelers, reaching approximately 19.3 million passengers—up 9.22% annually. Flights with South America rose by 33.5%, North America by 13%, and Africa by 13.3%. Conversely, traffic with the Middle East and Far East declined by 2.43%, settling at 1.45 million passengers. Regarding aircraft movements, Moroccan airports recorded 190,300 operations in August 2026, marking a 9.72% year-on-year increase. King Mohammed V Airport led in terms of movements, followed by Marrakech Menara. The data confirms the ongoing growth of air activity across the country.

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