In a press release from the National Airports Office, a new control zone, reserved for holders of Moroccan passports, will be operational from September 16 at the arrival of Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca.
Marrakech-Menara International Airport experienced a 30.58% increase in traffic in July 2019, according to the National Airports Office (ONDA).
In July 2019, Moroccan airports experienced commercial traffic estimated at 2,394,773 passengers. This volume recorded an increase of 14.24% compared to the same period in 2018, according to the National Airports Office (ONDA).
The French Development Agency (AFD) has granted financing of 50 million euros, in the form of a loan, with a grant of 400,000 euros, to the National Airports Office (ONDA). This financial contribution is part of the strengthening of air safety, airport security, as well as energy efficiency measures.
The "Mohammed V" Airport in Casablanca, the busiest in Morocco, is likely to welcome 14 million passengers per year since January 2019. This figure could see a significant increase by 2023, which would require the reconstruction of Terminal 3, in order to avoid saturation.
Swissport has renewed its contract with 15 airports in Morocco. These are the airports of Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat, Nador, Oujda, Al Hoceima, Tetouan, Marrakech, Agadir, Fez, Ouarzazate, Essaouira, Laayoune, Dakhla and Errachidia. This contract concerns the award of a new handling license to Swissport. It was signed with the Swiss Group by the National Airports Office for the award of handling licenses (ONDA).
The Marrakech-Ménara International Airport is positioning itself in terms of passenger traffic. For this year, it shows a 16% increase in air traffic compared to last year.
Moroccan airports saw the passage last month of some 2,307,558 passengers, an increase of 14.64% compared to the same period last year.
A new distinction for Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, which has just been recognized as one of the best airports in Africa, according to a ranking released by the Airports Council International (ACI).
Banned for more than two years, Moroccan airports could be accessible to non-travelers again.
King Mohammed VI has launched the extension work of the Rabat-Salé airport , with the construction of a new terminal.