Marrakech Menara Airport Reports Significant Growth in Passenger Numbers
In a remarkable development for the aviation sector in Morocco, Marrakech Menara Airport has reported an impressive increase in passenger traffic, with a rise of 9.88% by the end of September 2026 compared to the previous year. According to the National Airports Office, the airport welcomed a total of 8,113,680 travelers in the first nine months of 2026, a considerable uptick from the 7,383,977 passengers recorded during the same period in 2025.
Specifically, in September alone, the airport saw 877,833 passengers, marking a 7.65% increase from the 815,468 passengers it served in September 2025. This growth highlights the airport's significant recovery and its critical role as a hub for international tourism in Morocco.
Breakdown of Passenger Traffic and International Routes
The data indicates that international flights have played a pivotal role in this growth, with 837,349 passengers arriving via international routes in September 2026, compared to 781,645 for the same month last year, representing a 7.13% increase. Meanwhile, domestic flights also showed a robust increase, accommodating 40,484 passengers, up from 33,823 in September 2025, reflecting a remarkable growth rate of 19.69%.
Over the first nine months of 2026, international travelers totaled 7,746,026, which is a 9.25% increase from 7,090,041 passengers noted during the same timeframe last year. Domestic travel also surged, with 367,654 passengers recorded, a significant rise of 25.08% compared to 293,936 passengers during the same period in 2025.
Among the busiest international routes in September, the Marrakech to Paris Orly route topped the list with 61,746 passengers, accounting for 7.37% of the airport's international traffic. This was followed by the Marrakech to Paris Charles de Gaulle route with 53,778 passengers, and the Marrakech to London Gatwick route, which saw 37,480 travelers. Other notable routes include Marrakech to Madrid and Marrakech to London Stansted, with 35,597 and 27,279 passengers respectively.
On a national scale, Moroccan airports collectively recorded a total of 29,330,764 passengers by the end of September 2026, reflecting an 8.74% increase from 26,972,726 travelers in the same period of 2025. This surge in air traffic not only underscores the growing appeal of Morocco as a tourist destination but also highlights the resilience and recovery of the aviation sector in the face of recent global challenges.
As reported by akhbarona.com.
