Moroccan Expats Spain: Oujda Flights Cancelled, Costs Rise

Moroccans residing in the Alicante and Murcia regions have established a coordination committee to defend their interests. This collective denounces the cancellation of international flights that directly connected their host cities to Oujda-Angad airport. Facing what they consider an unexplained regression in air connectivity, these travelers are demanding a review of these decisions. They are directly calling on airlines, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, and the National Airport Authority to restore services adapted to demand.

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The reorientation of these routes toward Nador-Al Aroui airport represents a heavy geographical and financial constraint. The majority of these passengers are from Oujda, Jerada, Figuig, Taourirt, Ain Bni Mathar, Bouarfa, Tendrara, and El Aioun Sidi Mellouk. Landing in Nador forces them to travel long additional distances by land. This modification of routes generates unexpected expenses and extends travel time, turning the journey into a real ordeal, particularly for elderly people and families traveling with children.

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This logistical reorganization disrupts the habits of these expats, making visits during family events and holidays much more complex and costly. The collective is surprised by this downgrading of Oujda airport, which is nonetheless the natural gateway to the region.