Renowned low-cost airline Ryanair celebrated the official inauguration of its new terminal in Tangier on Tuesday.
“The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Fatma Zohra Amor, Minister of Tourism, Traditional Industry, Social and Solidarity Economy,” stated the Moroccan National Tourism Office.
This marks Ryanair’s fourth terminal in Morocco, coinciding with the introduction of two additional aircraft and an expanded flight schedule featuring 25 routes. Among these are 13 new flights linking Tangier to 8 European cities and 5 Moroccan destinations throughout the summer of 2024.
According to the communication, this substantial $200 million investment will have a significant local impact by creating 600 jobs, including 60 high-level positions for skilled pilots and cabin crew.
“This new terminal in Tangier underscores the remarkable growth of Morocco’s tourism sector, particularly within our strategic aviation development plan,” remarked Fatma Zahra Amor. “Enhanced connectivity positions Tangier as a premier global tourist destination.”
Ryanair’s investment highlights Morocco’s growing allure and strengthens confidence in the Kingdom. “Such robust partnerships will help realize our vision of positioning Morocco among the world’s top tourist destinations,” she added.
Eddie Wilson, President and CEO of Ryanair, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to officially open our new Tangier terminal, a $200 million investment and our fourth terminal in Morocco. This launch is part of our extensive six-month program (April to September 2024), with Ryanair operating over 170 flights across the Kingdom, aimed at enhancing tourism appeal and air connectivity.”
The statement also outlined Ryanair’s ambitious plans for summer 2024, including a record program across 12 Moroccan airports, expecting to carry over 5 million passengers—a growth of +31%.
Ryanair’s commitment to Morocco extends beyond $1.4 billion in aircraft investments, creating over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and contributing to economic growth across 12 cities, including Rabat, Marrakech, Fez, Agadir, Tetouan, Essaouira, and Nador.
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