Tourism Morocco aims for 80m airport capacity by 2030 By Pramod Kumar December 17, 2024, 12:28 PM Reuters/Ludovic Marin The number of airports rose to 25 from 15 in 1999, according to prime minister Aziz Akhannouch Morocco aims to double its passenger capacity from 38 million to nearly 80 million by 2030 in a major expansion of the country’s airports. The move is part of a significant tourism drive as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 Fifa World Cup, along with with Spain and Portugal, Morocco World News reported, quoting the prime minister Aziz Akhannouch. The target will be achieved by expanding Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport, Marrakech and Agadir. Since 1999, the number of airports has increased from 15 to 25. Last year Morocco received more than 27 million passengers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. By the end of September, air traffic hit 24.3 million passengers, an annual increase of 20 percent. Morocco’s rail project secures $14bn funding Morocco’s Tanger Med port in $400m new funding Morocco on course for record-breaking tourism year Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Morocco’s minister of tourism, said recently that the country reported a 20 percent year-on-year increase in tourists to the end of November, or close to 16 million visitors. The government has set a target of 17.5 million annual visitors by 2026, rising to 26 million by 2030. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
