Air Transport: Morocco Exceeds 12.3 Million Passengers by the End of April 2026
The Moroccan air transport sector continues its growth trajectory into 2026. Supported by the ongoing recovery of tourism and the expansion of international connections, the traffic at the Kingdom’s airports exceeded 12.3 million passengers by the end of April, marking an increase of 9.7% compared to the same period last year.
According to data from the Direction of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF), this growth applies to both international and domestic flights. International traffic rose by 9.5%, while domestic flights experienced even stronger growth at 11.1%, confirming the resurgence in demand for travel within Morocco.
Significant Growth in Connections with Africa and the Americas
The main service areas reported positive performances. Traffic between Morocco and Europe increased by 9.6%, while connections with African countries saw a remarkable rise of 19.6%. Flights to North and South America recorded the most substantial growth, with an increase of 23.9%, and connections with Maghreb countries grew by 13.7%.
In contrast, air traffic with the Middle East and the Far East declined by 4.6%, a decrease attributed to the geopolitical tensions affecting those regions.
A Continued Rise in Air Freight
The transport of goods by air is also showing favorable progress. By the end of April, air freight had grown by 11.8%, reflecting the vitality of trade exchanges and logistical activities.
Moroccan Ports Maintain Robust Activity
On the maritime front, Moroccan ports handled 63.3 million tons of goods by the end of March 2026, representing a 4.3% year-on-year increase. This development is largely driven by a rise in imports (+10.7%) and ship bunkering operations (+4.3%).
Imports of cereals surged by 33.7%, petroleum products by 16.9%, coal by 17%, and new vehicles by 8.2%. In contrast, exports of phosphates and their derivatives increased by 2.8%.
Mixed Indicators for Maritime and Road Transport
Despite this positive momentum, some indicators are trending downward. Transshipment activities dropped by 30%, while exports passing through ports decreased by 1.9%, along with container traffic.
The international road transport of goods also experienced a decline of 5.8%, with 147,535 units recorded.
Finally, passenger traffic at national ports stood at 718,720 travelers by the end of March, representing a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the same period in 2025.
