Air transport sees increased passenger and cargo activity in Morocco

Morocco's air transport sector experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic, with over 12.3 million travelers recorded by the end of April 2026. This represents a 9.7% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts.

The positive development encompasses both international and national passenger movements. International traffic saw a 9.5% rise, while domestic travel experienced an even stronger growth of 11.1%. Air travel to Europe increased by 9.6%, Africa by 19.6%, North and South America combined by 23.9%, and Maghreb countries by 13.7%. However, traffic with the Middle East and Far East decreased by 4.6%, largely due to a 37.5% drop in April alone, attributed to current geopolitical disturbances in the region.

Beyond passenger services, air cargo also demonstrated robust growth, registering an 11.8% increase by the end of April 2026, following a 15.1% expansion in the previous year. Complementing the air transport figures, Morocco's port activity showed a notable increase as well. By the end of March 2026, the total volume of commercial goods handled in national ports reached 63.3 million tons, marking a 4.3% rise.

This growth in port activity was primarily driven by a 10.7% increase in imports and a 4.3% rise in fuel supplies for ships. Conversely, coastal shipping traffic declined by 30%, and exports saw a slight decrease of 1.9%. Key strategic cargo lines processed through Moroccan ports during the first three months of 2026 showed increases in grains (33.7%), imported fuels (16.9%), phosphates and derivatives (2.8%), coal (17%), and new vehicles (8.2%). Container traffic, however, decreased by 1.9%, and international road transport stabilized at 147,535 units.