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Morocco’s Casablanca and Marrakech airports rank among Africa’s largest by seat capacity

Morocco is strengthening its position on Africa’s aviation map, with Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport and Marrakech-Menara Airport ranking among the continent’s ten largest airports by available seat capacity in August 2026, according to data from the African Airlines Association......

Casablanca and Marrakech airports strengthen Morocco’s position in Africa’s air transport network

Morocco is consolidating its position within Africa’s rapidly expanding aviation sector, with Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport and Marrakech-Menara Airport ranking among the continent’s leading airports in terms of available seat capacity in August 2026. According to figures......

Mohammed V airport handles nearly 7 million passengers in seven months

Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca recorded strong growth in passenger traffic during the first seven months of 2026, handling nearly seven million travelers, according to figures released by Morocco’s National Airports Office. The airport welcomed 6,953,695 passengers between January......

El Arbi Sbaï Appointed Director of Mohammed V Airport to Lead New Phase of Modernization

The National Office of Airports (ONDA) has strengthened its leadership team by appointing El Arbi Sbaï as the new director of Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. This strategic appointment falls under the umbrella of the "Airports 2030" vision, aimed at modernizing Morocco's......

Morocco’s airports welcome nearly 19 million passengers in the first half of 2026

Morocco’s aviation sector continued its strong momentum during the first half of 2026, with the country's airports handling nearly 19 million passengers, reflecting sustained growth in both international and domestic air travel. According to data released by the National Airports Office (ONDA),......

Ghanaian suspect wanted for money laundering arrested at Casablanca Airport

A Ghanaian national wanted by the United States for alleged involvement in money laundering activities has been arrested at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, Moroccan authorities confirmed. According to a statement from Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the......

Nearly three tonnes of cannabis resin seized in Casablanca

Two thousand nine hundred and sixty kilograms of cannabis resin were seized near Casablanca’s international airport during a police operation that targeted a suspected drug trafficking network. The vehicle carrying the shipment was found abandoned close to the Mohammed V airport area after a high-risk......

Moroccan airports surpass 12 million passengers by the end of April 2026

Morocco continues to strengthen its position as a major regional travel hub after the country’s airports recorded more than 12 million passengers during the first four months of 2026. According to figures released by the National Airports Office (ONDA), Moroccan airports handled approximately......

Casablanca: arrest of British national wanted by Belgian authorities over drug trafficking

Authorities in Casablanca have arrested a 34-year-old British national wanted by Belgian judicial authorities on suspicion of involvement in international drug trafficking. The arrest took place on Saturday, April 11, at Mohammed V International Airport, as the suspect was preparing to board a flight......