Ryanair, the leading low-cost airline in Europe, has unveiled its extensive expansion plans for its 2024 Morocco flight program. The ambitious plan involves operating more than 1,100 weekly flights on 175 routes from Moroccan airports, including 35 new routes. The airline's investment of $1.4 billion in the Moroccan market will see the launch of services on 11 domestic routes within Morocco, aimed at enhancing internal connectivity and promoting traffic growth throughout the Kingdom.
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As part of its summer 2024 schedule, Ryanair also announced the establishment of its fourth Moroccan base at Tangier Airport (TNG), with two aircraft representing a $200m investment. Additionally, Ryanair will commence operations at Beni-Mellal (BEM) and Errachidia (ERH) airports for the first time. Ryanair estimates that its expansion plan will provide over five million additional seats for passengers traveling to, from, and within Morocco. With the added routes, Ryanair's investment in Morocco, solely in aircraft, will surpass $1.4 billion. This investment will also create over 500 jobs for pilots, cabin crew, and engineers, along with numerous support roles in tourism, stimulating economic growth in 12 cities including Rabat, Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir, Tangier, Ouarzazate, and Essaouira.
Ryanair's Summer 2024 Morocco schedule will feature a total of 14 based aircraft (seven at Marrakesh, three at Fez, two at Agadir, and two at Tangier). "This is a landmark day for the partnership between Ryanair and the Kingdom of Morocco," stated Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair Group. He expressed his pride in unveiling a $1.4bn major investment in Morocco for Summer '24, which will deliver more than 5m passengers to, from, and within the Kingdom of Morocco. Wilson also expressed excitement about launching flights to two new airports – Beni Mellal and Errachidia. He expressed confidence in the Kingdom's continued support and looked forward to making more exciting announcements together, as Ryanair supports the development of tourism infrastructure in Morocco ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
Wilson thanked His Excellency Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, his Ministers of Transport and Tourism, Mr. Mohammed Abdeljalil and Ms. Fatim-Zahra Ammor, as well as Mr. Adel El-Fakir, CEO of the Moroccan National Tourist Office for their vision and trust in securing this record investment for Morocco. He emphasized that they would continue to develop Morocco's infrastructure, connectivity, and tourism, all of which will be stimulated by Ryanair's legendary low fares and industry-leading punctuality.
