Royal Air Maroc (AT)

The airline Royal Air Maroc is launching 3 routes from Tangier to Malaga, Madrid and Barcelona, as well as 3 routes from Nador to Barcelona, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf. This expansion strengthens the connectivity of northern Morocco and positions these airports as true regional gateways. The strategy is based on point-to-point development that limits the need to systematically connect through the Casablanca hub. It meets the needs of Moroccans residing in Europe, particularly in Spain and Germany, while supporting tourism growth in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima and Oriental regions. With these additions, Royal Air Maroc now connects 9 Spanish cities with 5 Moroccan cities and offers more than 80 weekly frequencies between the two countries. The German network is also being strengthened, with Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Munich connected to several Moroccan cities. These new routes also feed the Casablanca hub with connecting passengers travelling onward to Africa and North America. This expansion is part of the national objective of increasing airport capacity by 2030. The first services will begin as early as July to capture the summer peak in travel to visit friends and relatives and for tourism.

Royal Air Maroc has announced the deployment of a regional mini-hub at Tétouan-Sania Ramel Airport, aimed at improving connectivity between northern Morocco and major European cities. From summer 2026, the airline will offer non-stop air connections to Paris, London, and Madrid, providing new travel options for passengers in northern Morocco. This development is part of Royal Air Maroc's growth strategy, which seeks to bring Moroccan regions closer to key international markets, complementing long-haul flights operated from Casablanca. By establishing a secondary hub at Tétouan, the airline responds to growing demand for direct air connections from the Rif and Mediterranean coast to major European destinations. The Paris route will link northern Morocco to one of Europe's primary access points, facilitating tourism and business links. London and Madrid connections will offer Moroccan and European travellers alternative non-stop routes to key hubs for connections to North America or other regions of the continent. From an operational perspective, this mini-hub will enable Royal Air Maroc to optimise aircraft utilisation and adjust its offerings according to seasonal demand, particularly during the summer peak season.