The extension work on Al Hoceima airport, planned by the National Airports Office (ONDA), will soon begin. They will be carried out by the Moroccan company VIAS, specialized in road, highway and airport works.
From February 7 to the end of May 2022, Moroccan airports have almost recovered the passenger rate they had before the health crisis period, according to figures published by the National Airports Office.
As part of the Marhaba operation which started on Sunday, Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca welcomed its first Moroccans living abroad (MRE) who have come to spend their holidays in the country. To this end, efforts have been made by the authorities to ensure the smooth running of the operation.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will grant an additional loan of 34.20 million euros to Morocco, for the project to extend and modernize the Rabat-Salé airport , whose initial financing was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a context marked by the improvement of the health situation and the resumption of travel around the world, the National Airports Office (ONDA) hopes to reach this year a recovery rate of 75% of air traffic compared to 2019.
The reopening of Moroccan air links on February 7, 2022 benefits the northern airports. The number of passengers continues to increase.
From February 7, the date of the reopening of Morocco’s air borders, to the end of March, the number of travelers who transited through Casablanca International Airport amounted to 937,818, a recovery rate of 71% for passengers and 75% for airport movements, compared to 2019.
Since the reopening of the airspace on February 7 and until March 31, Moroccan airports have welcomed 2.22 million passengers through 21,330 flights, according to figures released by the National Airports Office (ONDA).
The National Airports Office (ONDA) has decided to improve the customer experience at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, the first in Morocco. In this sense, a launch meeting of the "Lean Six Sigma" approach was held on Tuesday, in the presence of the various stakeholders in the passenger value chain and the director of the Office, Habiba Laklalech.
From February 7, the date of the reopening of national air borders until the end of the month, Moroccan airports recorded an increase in the volume of international commercial traffic, reaching 660,045 passengers.
Morocco has decided to ease control measures upon arrival at airports. From now on, only random rapid antigen tests will be carried out.
Following the announcement of the reopening of borders, the National Airports Office (ONDA) has planned a special plan to welcome travelers departing and arriving in Morocco under the best conditions, while ensuring adequate health measures.