Surge in Air Traffic at Marrakech Menara Airport
As of the end of April 2026, the air traffic movement at Marrakech Menara International Airport has experienced a notable increase of 10.81%, according to data from the National Airports Office. This airport welcomed a total of 3,803,669 passengers during the first four months of the current year, compared to 3,432,643 passengers during the same period in 2025, highlighting a robust growth in its operational capacity.
The statistics reveal a significant distribution of passenger movement between national and international flights from January to April 2026, showcasing the airport's vital role in connecting Morocco with the world. Specifically, the airport recorded 3,644,799 passengers on international flights, an increase of 10.09% from 3,310,835 passengers a year earlier. Additionally, national flights saw an impressive surge, accommodating 158,870 passengers compared to 121,808 in April 2025, marking a remarkable rise of 30.43%.
April Highlights and Leading International Routes
In April alone, the total number of travelers who passed through Marrakech Menara Airport reached 1,016,169, indicating an increase of 8.42% from the 937,260 passengers recorded in April 2025. This upward trend emphasizes the airport's growing attractiveness as a travel hub.
Among the top five international routes for last month, the Marrakech-Paris-Orly route led with 78,229 passengers, followed closely by the Mohammed V/Paris Orly route with 73,481 passengers. Other notable routes included Marrakech/Paris CDG with 60,667 passengers, Mohammed V/Paris-CDG at 52,158 passengers, and Marrakech/London Gatwick with 48,233 passengers. These statistics underscore the dynamic growth of air transport at Marrakech Menara Airport, reinforcing its status as a key gateway for tourism into Morocco.
On a national scale, commercial air traffic across Moroccan airports reached 12,336,962 passengers by the end of April 2026, representing a 9.7% increase compared to the same period the previous year. This reflects the overall positive trend in the aviation sector within the country, driven by increasing travel demand.
As reported by alyaoum24.com.
