The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) and Ryanair have teamed up to boost tourism in Dakhla with new direct flights starting in January 2025.
The partnership was announced today with the signing of an agreement that will bring four new international routes to Dakhla over the next four years.
As part of this agreement, Ryanair will start flying twice a week from Dakhla to Madrid and Lanzarote. These are the first two routes to be launched, with plans for more to follow.
The new flights are expected to make it easier for European tourists to visit the “Pearl of the Moroccan South” and explore the region’s unique beauty.
Minister of Tourism Fatim-Zahra Ammor celebrated the new routes, calling them a big step in Morocco’s tourism development.
The minister said that these new flights are just the beginning of Morocco’s plan to make Dakhla more accessible and visible on the global stage.
Ryanair’s entry into the Dakhla market makes the airline the fourth company to offer direct international flights to the city, following Royal Air Maroc, Binter Canarias, and Transavia.
The new routes are also set to double the capacity at Dakhla’s airport, adding nearly 47,000 seats to the international market.
The Dakhla-Madrid flight will be the first direct connection between the city and Spain, linking Dakhla to Madrid’s Barajas Airport, one of Europe’s busiest.
The Lanzarote route will cater to tourists from the Canary Islands, a key market for Ryanair with many connections across Europe.
Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson, who attended the signing event in Dakhla, expressed excitement about the new partnership, saying it showcases the airline’s belief in Dakhla’s potential as a growing tourist destination.
Both Ryanair and the ONMT will work together on marketing campaigns to promote the new routes and attract more visitors to Morocco.
This new agreement is part of a larger push by the Moroccan government to strengthen air links to popular tourist spots across the country, with a focus on raising Morocco’s profile internationally.
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