15 million strong : Morocco's airports see passenger surge in first half of 2024

Morocco's airports welcomed a record 15,104,579 passengers in the first six months of 2024, a 19% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the National Office of Airports (ONDA).

This growth spanned most airports, with Rabat-Salé (+40%), Agadir (+34%), Marrakech (+29%), Tetouan (+23%), Tangier (+21%), and Fez (+12%) experiencing significant increases, ONDA said in a statement.

Domestic traffic also rose 22% year-over-year to 1,531,191 passengers in the first half of 2024. International air traffic followed suit, with a 19% increase to 13,573,388 passengers. This growth is attributed to strong performances in Europe (+20%), Africa (+16%), and the Middle and Far East (+15%).

ONDA also reported 111,783 aircraft movements by the end of June, a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. Mohammed V Airport represents 35% of this traffic, followed by Marrakech Menara (26%) and Agadir Al Massira (9%).

Air freight saw a significant increase as well, rising 24% to 46,209 tonnes during the first half of 2024.