easyJet Expands Its Footprint in Africa with New Base
On April 15, easyJet officially inaugurated its new base at Marrakech Menara Airport, marking the airline's first establishment on the African continent. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of key figures, including the CEO of the Moroccan National Tourism Office, Achraf Faida, and easyJet's CEO, Kenton Jarvis.
This new base features three aircraft and is poised to provide up to four million seats in its inaugural year, significantly enhancing air connectivity between Morocco and major European markets. The airline will introduce six new routes, bringing the total number of flights to 58 that link Morocco with various destinations. Starting in Winter 2026, Marrakech will be connected to cities such as Prague, Newcastle, and Zurich, while Spring 2026 will see the launch of new routes linking Nantes to Essaouira, Bordeaux to Agadir, and Birmingham to Agadir.
Several existing routes from Marrakech, including Lille, Strasbourg, and Hamburg, will continue to operate year-round. Currently, easyJet serves five Moroccan airports: Marrakech, Agadir, Rabat, Essaouira, and Tangier, solidifying its position as a key carrier between Morocco and the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The airline is recognized as the third-largest airline operating in the country.
The new base is expected to generate approximately 100 direct jobs, alongside numerous indirect opportunities, thereby supporting the local tourism ecosystem. This initiative builds upon a strategic partnership signed in Fall 2025 between the Moroccan National Tourism Office and easyJet, aimed at enhancing connectivity, diversifying markets, and fostering balanced tourism growth. The agreement also includes an expansion of easyJet's holiday offerings, featuring more than 70 accommodations available in Marrakech.
Since commencing operations in Morocco in 2006, easyJet has transported around 20 million passengers to the kingdom. With this new expansion, the Moroccan National Tourism Office aims to increase capacity, enhance stability in connectivity, and broaden markets to support more organized and sustainable tourism growth.
As reported by ar.yabiladi.com.
