Significant Increase in Air Traffic at Moroccan Airports
Moroccan Airports See Commercial Traffic of 3,133,378 Passengers in January 2026, marking a 14.7% increase compared to the same period last year. These figures were released by the National Airports Office (ONDA), highlighting the positive momentum of air travel at the beginning of the year.
This growth is primarily driven by the rise in international traffic, which accounts for the majority of passenger flows at the Kingdom’s airports.
Mohammed V Airport Dominates National Traffic
Being the country’s main air hub, the Mohammed V Airport recorded 1,062,683 passengers in January 2026, representing over 33% of total traffic across Moroccan airports.
In comparison to January 2025, this airport demonstrated a notable increase of 20.91%, confirming its central role in both international and regional connectivity for Morocco.
Several Airports Record Double-Digit Growth
Most airports in the Kingdom have also observed significant growth in passenger traffic.
Among the strongest increases are:
Béni Mellal Airport: +46.62%
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport: +19.11%
Rabat-Salé Airport: +18.99%
Nador El Aroui Airport: +16.04%
Marrakech-Menara Airport: +13.61%
Agadir Al Massira Airport: +11.17%
This dynamic growth is largely driven by the recovery and expansion of international routes, enhancing the country’s tourism and economic appeal.
Strong Growth in International Traffic
The distribution of air traffic in January 2026 indicates that:
2,801,501 passengers traveled on international flights, reflecting an increase of 14.89%;
331,877 passengers took domestic flights, up by 13.11%.
Thus, international traffic accounts for nearly 90% of total passenger volume, underscoring the significance of international connections in Moroccan airport operations.
Europe Remains the Primary Air Travel Market
The growth in international traffic has impacted all geographical regions served by Moroccan airports.
Europe, which concentrates over 80% of international traffic, recorded an increase of 13.16%.
Other markets also showed positive developments:
Africa: +28.92%
Middle and Far East: +15.87%
North America: +28.71%
Maghreb: +13.65%
South America: +50.01%
These performances reflect the expansion of the air network and the diversification of foreign markets toward Morocco.
Increase in Airport Movements
In parallel, airport movements reached 23,348 flights arriving and departing across all airports in the Kingdom during January 2026.
This volume represents a 13.62% increase compared to January 2025, confirming the intensification of air transport activity.
Growth in Air Freight Traffic
Air freight also recorded positive growth. In January 2026, the transported volume reached over 9,327 tons, compared to 8,685 tons a year earlier, marking a 7.38% increase.
This growth reflects the rising significance of air freight transport, which is a strategic segment for trade exchanges and international logistics.
