Tourism Morocco aims to double airport capacity by 2030 By Pramod Kumar February 6, 2025, 10:59 AM Unsplash/Artem Zasypalov Marrakesh Menara airport. Morocco expects airport passenger traffic to reach 60 million by 2030 Morocco expects airport traffic to reach 60 million passengers by 2030 and 90 million by 2035, according to a government official. The growth from 32 million passengers in 2024 is expected as a result of the 2030 Fifa World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal, Morocco World News reported, quoting transport and logistics minister Abdessamad Kayouh. Last month, the government announced plans to invest MAD42 billion ($4.1 billion) in airport expansion by 2030. The investments will be directed to expanding airports at Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakesh, Fez, Tetouan and Agadir. He said that the development would improve domestic connectivity by linking Morocco’s 12 regions through airports, adding that the government has set up a subsidy scheme to offer preferential rates to travellers. Why rain is critical for Morocco’s economy Morocco’s economy expands 4.3% in Q3 as inflation eases Morocco’s medinas given $800m facelift to lure tourists The minister said low-cost Air Arabia Maroc, a joint venture between local investors and Sharjah-based Air Arabia, has increased domestic frequency, with a $2 million grant to support domestic travel on some local routes. In December 2024, prime minister Aziz Akhannouch said Morocco aims to double its passenger capacity from 38 million to nearly 80 million by 2030. The government has set a target of 17.5 million annual visitors by 2026, increasing to 26 million by 2030, when the World Cup takes place.
