Casablanca – Morocco’s airports handled more than 22.28 million passengers during the first seven months of 2026, reflecting continued growth in air travel and stronger activity across international and domestic routes. According to figures from the National Airports Office (ONDA), passenger traffic reached 22,282,997 between January and July, an increase of 8.77% compared with the same period of 2025. 

The increase was driven mainly by international traffic, which accounted for almost 20 million passengers during the period. International air traffic reached 19,894,489 passengers, up 8.82% year on year. Domestic traffic also recorded growth, although at a slightly slower rate, with 2,388,508 passengers, representing an increase of 8.36%. 

The figures show that Morocco’s aviation sector maintained its expansion during the first part of 2026, with passenger numbers increasing across the two main categories of air travel. The results also include the beginning of the summer travel season, which traditionally brings higher passenger volumes to the country’s airports. 

In July alone, Moroccan airports received 3,450,846 passengers. The monthly figure contributed significantly to the overall seven-month total and reflected increased activity during the summer travel period, when travel demand generally rises on routes connecting Morocco with European and other international destinations. 

Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport remained the country’s busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic. It handled 6,953,695 passengers between January and July. Marrakech-Ménara Airport ranked second with 6,407,303 passengers, maintaining its position as one of the country’s main gateways for international tourism. 

Agadir-Al Massira Airport recorded 2,179,857 passengers during the same period. Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport handled 1,711,764 passengers, while Rabat-Salé Airport recorded 1,446,355 passengers. 

The figures from the five leading airports show the importance of Morocco’s largest aviation hubs in handling the country’s passenger traffic. Casablanca serves as a major business and international connection point, while Marrakech and Agadir are important gateways for tourism. Tangier and Rabat also contribute significant volumes to the national network. 

International traffic continued to be closely linked to the European market, which remained the largest source of passengers traveling to and from Morocco. European routes accounted for 16,541,007 passengers during the first seven months of 2026, representing an increase of 9.29% compared with the same period of 2025. 

Europe therefore accounted for the largest share of Morocco’s international passenger traffic by a considerable margin. The strength of this market reflects the extensive network of air connections between Morocco and European countries, as well as the importance of Europe for tourism, business travel and travel by Moroccan residents abroad. 

Other international markets also recorded growth during the period. Traffic involving South America increased by 34.21% to 62,880 passengers. Although the total remains relatively small compared with European traffic, the percentage increase was the strongest among the international markets reported by ONDA. 

North American traffic rose 14.54%, reaching 581,297 passengers. Air traffic involving African destinations increased 13.74% to 1,175,674 passengers, while connections with other Maghreb countries grew 10.06% to 295,188 passengers. 

The trend was different for routes involving the Middle East and Far East. Passenger traffic on these routes declined by 4.12% to 1,238,443 passengers during the first seven months. This was the only major international market category among those reported to register a year-on-year decline. 

The increase in passenger numbers was accompanied by higher aircraft activity across Morocco’s airports. A total of 164,164 aircraft movements were recorded through the end of July, representing an increase of 9.82% compared with the same period in 2025. 

Mohammed V Airport accounted for the largest share of aircraft movements, with 55,223 operations. Marrakech-Ménara followed with 42,028 movements, while Agadir-Al Massira recorded 15,009 movements. 

The rise in aircraft movements broadly corresponds with the increase in passenger traffic and indicates that the expansion in travel demand has been accompanied by higher flight activity. The figures cover takeoffs and landings across the Moroccan airport network and provide another measure of the sector’s development during the year. 

Air cargo activity also recorded growth. Moroccan airports handled 66,980.55 tons of air freight during the first seven months of 2026, an increase of 12.61% compared with the same period of the previous year. 

The increase in air freight adds another dimension to the expansion of airport activity. Air cargo is used for goods requiring relatively fast transportation, including industrial products, components, agricultural goods and other time-sensitive shipments. The rise in freight volumes alongside passenger traffic suggests that airport activity has increased across both passenger and commercial operations. 

The performance recorded through July comes as Morocco continues to experience rising demand for air connectivity. The country has been developing and upgrading airport infrastructure to accommodate growing passenger numbers, while airlines have continued to expand routes connecting Moroccan cities with international destinations. 

The concentration of traffic at Casablanca and Marrakech is particularly notable. The two airports together handled more than 13.3 million passengers during the first seven months, accounting for a substantial portion of total national traffic. Their performance reflects the importance of Casablanca as an international and economic hub and Marrakech as one of Morocco’s principal tourism destinations. Agadir, Tangier and Rabat also recorded more than one million passengers each, demonstrating the broad geographical distribution of air traffic across the country. 

The growth in European traffic remains particularly important for Morocco’s aviation sector. With more than 16.5 million passengers recorded on European routes during the seven-month period, this market continues to dominate international connectivity. At the same time, the increases recorded in North America, Africa, South America and the Maghreb indicate that passenger traffic is also growing across a wider range of markets. 

The first seven months of 2026 consequently show growth across several key indicators. Passenger traffic increased by 8.77%, aircraft movements rose by 9.82%, and air freight volumes grew by 12.61% compared with the corresponding period of 2025. 

With more than 22 million passengers already recorded by the end of July, Morocco’s airports are operating at a higher level of activity than a year earlier. The performance of the main airports, combined with continued growth in international and domestic traffic, points to sustained demand for air travel as the country moves into the second half of 2026.