Morocco’s air transport sector kicked off 2026 with outstanding momentum, as passenger traffic rose by 14.7 percent in January, surpassing 3.1 million travelers for the first time ever during this month, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts.

This record performance in Morocco air transport was driven by the combined growth of international traffic, up 14.9 percent, and domestic traffic, which increased by 13.1 percent, as highlighted in the February 2026 economic outlook report.

By geographic region, the expansion was supported by several strategic markets. Air traffic between Morocco and Europe grew by 13.2 percent. Connections with Africa surged by 28.9 percent. Traffic with the Middle and Far East rose by 15.9 percent, while North and South America combined recorded a sharp increase of 30.7 percent. Air routes linking Morocco with Maghreb countries also expanded by 13.7 percent.

Air freight activity also maintained positive momentum. In January 2026, cargo volumes increased by 7.4 percent, reinforcing Morocco’s position as a growing regional logistics hub.

Port Traffic and Maritime Passenger Growth in 2025

Beyond Morocco air transport performance, maritime activity also showed strong results. Commercial traffic handled by national ports reached 262.6 million tons in 2025, reflecting an 8.9 percent increase, following a stronger rise of 15.2 percent in 2024.

This growth was mainly fueled by transshipment activity, which expanded by 14.7 percent and accounted for 50.5 percent of total port traffic by the end of 2025. Imports rose by 2.8 percent, exports by 1.4 percent, and coastal shipping by 24.3 percent.

Passenger traffic through Moroccan ports reached nearly 5.6 million travelers in 2025, marking a 5.4 percent increase. Cruise tourism recorded particularly strong growth, rising by 41.7 percent to 383,231 cruise passengers over the year.