Royal Air Maroc Prepares Cuts That Threaten Tourism

Confronted with a price surge described as "unsustainable" for global transport, the Moroccan airline is preparing cuts to its network. According to information obtained by Hespress, this measure will first hit structurally fragile routes, such as recent openings or upcoming launches that struggle to achieve profitability. While the final list has not yet been finalized, the carrier has already suspended its flights to Dubai and Doha due to Middle East clashes. A source close to the matter warns that "other routes could be closed" and integrated into this rescue plan.

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This tightening stems from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint through which one-third of the world’s crude oil transits. The repercussions of this conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran have sent fuel costs soaring by more than 100 percent. In early April, aviation fuel per ton shattered its European record, reaching $1,838, far from the $831 pre-conflict price. A surge that heavily penalizes the financial statements of operators, particularly on long-haul routes that consume enormous amounts of fuel.

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The danger now threatens the entire aviation chain. Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, describes the situation as "extremely serious" and fears a wave of cancellations "in the near future." Europe would have only "approximately six weeks of aviation fuel reserves" remaining. This imminent shortage is pushing other international airlines to consider suspending their rotations to Morocco, creating a major risk for the entire tourism industry of the kingdom.