Royal Air Maroc is entering a bold new chapter, building on record-setting financial results from 2024 and setting its sights on becoming a key player in global aviation. The national carrier closed the year with nearly 20 billion dirhams in revenue and cleared over 935 million dirhams in tax debt. Now, the airline is shifting gears with a long-term growth plan aimed at quadrupling its fleet by 2037.
The target is ambitious: 200 aircraft and over 32 million passengers annually, a dramatic leap from the current 7.5 million. This expansion is designed to strengthen Royal Air Maroc’s international footprint and position Morocco as a vital air transit hub connecting Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
This strategic direction was outlined by Transport and Logistics Minister Abdelssamad Kayouh during a recent parliamentary session, where he highlighted the airline’s rebound after years of vulnerability, particularly during the pandemic. He described the current momentum as a clear turning point in the company’s trajectory.
With around 50 planes in operation today, the airline plans to scale up gradually over the next twelve years. For the summer of 2025 alone, it has deployed a record-breaking 6.6 million seats—an increase of 700,000 compared to last summer. Its international reach will also grow, serving a total of 95 destinations.
The development strategy hinges on several key pillars: boosting direct flight routes, optimizing network profitability, and adopting forward-looking environmental practices. Just as important is the ongoing focus on service quality—seen as critical to achieving the company’s broader ambitions.
The Moroccan government is positioning Royal Air Maroc as a cornerstone of the country’s broader openness to the world, not just in economic terms, but also through tourism and diplomacy. Still, the real challenge lies ahead: scaling up without compromising on passenger experience, comfort, or punctuality. Only by meeting those standards can the airline truly rise to the level of global expectations.
