Essaouira-Mogador International Airport has experienced a remarkable increase in passenger traffic, reporting an 11.97% rise by the end of April compared to the same period last year, according to data from the National Airports Office. The office's periodic statistics for commercial air transport in April 2026 indicate that the airport welcomed a total of 97,881 passengers in the first four months of the current year, up from 87,420 during the equivalent timeframe the previous year.
In April alone, the number of travelers passing through Essaouira-Mogador Airport reached 32,065, reflecting an impressive growth of 25.29% compared to 25,593 passengers recorded in April 2025. The data further highlights the dominance of international flights at this airport facility, with a total of 97,641 passengers, marking a 14.41% increase, while domestic flights saw a significant decline with only 240,000 passengers, down 88.43%.
Additionally, the airport recorded a 16.31% increase in aircraft movements, totaling 756 flights by the end of April 2026, compared to 650 flights during the same period last year. On a national scale, commercial air transport across the kingdom's airports reached 12,336,962 passengers by the end of April 2026, reflecting a 9.7% increase compared to the previous year.
As reported by maroc24.com.
