Morocco’s national airport authority, the National Airports Office (ONDA), has announced a record milestone, with airports handling 21,410,804 passengers by the end of August 2024. This marks an 18.6% increase compared to the same period last year.
The growth spans most airports, including significant increases at Rabat-Sale (+42.04%), Dakhla (+35.37%), Marrakech (+30.62%), Agadir (+35.3%), Tangier (+20.71%), and Tétouan (+29.15%).
Domestic traffic saw a notable rise, reaching 2,230,104 passengers, up 26.82% from 2023. Meanwhile, international air traffic grew by 17.71%, totaling 19,180,700 passengers, driven by strong performances from Europe (+18.71%), Africa (+17.41%), and the Middle and Far East (+11.88%).
In terms of aircraft movements, ONDA reported 158,429, reflecting a 15.08% increase year-on-year. Air freight also saw a boost, with volumes rising by 22.33% to over 60,376 tonnes by the end of August 2024.
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