Morocco
Marrakech Airport: 61% of Departures Delayed on Sunday
Delays piled up at Marrakech-Menara on Sunday, October 4. By late evening, 61% of departures were reported delayed, with some European flights running nearly two hours behind schedule.
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Marrakesh Menara Airport
Morocco
Transavia Boeing Turns Back to Marrakech After Engine Overheat Warning Returns Mid-Flight
The Boeing had already reported an overheat warning before leaving Marrakech. The indication disappeared after checks, then returned during the climb. New details published on September 30 clarify the circumstances of the Transavia flight’s U-turn on its way to Amsterdam.
World
Wizz Air relaunches a new flight to Morocco
Wizz Air is reinstating its direct route between Marrakech and Bucharest this Sunday, September 20. Initially operated twice a week, the service will increase to three weekly rotations starting October 26.
World
Air China adds Marrakech to its network without flying its planes there
Air China will now market the Istanbul–Marrakech route under its own code through an expanded agreement with Turkish Airlines. The Chinese airline is thus adding the Moroccan city to its network without opening a direct flight to the kingdom.
Morocco
Stranded in Marrakech after his flight was cancelled, this Briton must pay for two extra nights
A 55-year-old Briton found himself stranded in Marrakech after his flight to London was cancelled. He says he was only informed upon arriving at the airport and had to pay for two additional nights in Morocco.
Morocco
The Chinese giant that builds airports arrives in Marrakech
The Marrakech Air Show has confirmed the participation of AVIC-ENG, a Chinese state-owned company specializing in aviation infrastructure. Its arrival comes as Morocco commits 38 billion dirhams to its airports.
Morocco
EasyJet suspends two routes to Morocco
easyJet will temporarily suspend two routes to Morocco at the height of winter 2026-2027. The Basel-Mulhouse–Tangier and London-Southend–Marrakech services will disappear from the schedule for three to four weeks.
Morocco
76,000 DH per m² in Marrakech, and it may not be over yet
In Marrakech, the most prestigious properties command up to approximately 76,000 dirhams per square metre. Foreign demand remains strong, the supply of quality properties remains limited, and a further price increase is expected in 2026.
World
For her private trip, Israel’s Transport Minister chooses Marrakech
Israel’s Transport Minister, Miri Regev, has chosen Marrakech for a private trip. Several senior officials from her ministry are also traveling with her, as Arkia’s direct flights to the Moroccan city resume after a three-year interruption.
Morocco
Disrupted schedules, deployments to Marrakech: easyJet crews crack under the strain
easyJet’s cabin crew in France are denouncing schedules changed at the last minute and mandatory assignments to foreign bases . Among the examples cited by the unions: Marrakech, where the airline set up operations in the spring.
World
The American flight to Marrakech disappoints, yet Delta maintains its commitment
The direct route between Atlanta and Marrakech has a load factor of 74.1%, well below the average for Delta Air Lines’ long-haul flights. The American airline is nevertheless maintaining its commitment to Morocco for next winter.
Morocco
Morocco airports slash passport queues 70% Casablanca 2026
Border controls have become significantly faster at Moroccan airports in the first half of 2026. The reduction reaches up to 70% at Casablanca’s departure terminals, despite strong growth in air traffic.