Royal Air Maroc has been cleared by the Competition Council to buy the remaining 40% stake in Atlas Servair, giving it full ownership of its in-flight catering company.
With the deal approved, Royal Air Maroc will now become the sole owner of Atlas Servair, which provides food and cabin services for flights across Morocco, including at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport.
The airline says the move is part of a wider plan to bring more services in-house so it can run operations more smoothly and improve the passenger experience.
Atlas Servair has been working closely with Royal Air Maroc for years. It was originally set up as a partnership between Royal Air Maroc and the French catering group Servair, with Royal Air Maroc holding 60% and Servair 40%. The idea was to combine local operations with international catering expertise.
Now Royal Air Maroc believes the partnership has served its purpose and that it is ready to take full control, especially as it prepares for a period of strong growth.
The airline says owning 100% of the company will make it easier to change menus, adjust services, and respond quickly when flights are delayed or schedules change. It also expects to save money, since it will no longer share profits with a partner. The company made around 200 million dirhams in profit between late 2024 and late 2025.
Atlas Servair is not just a kitchen for aircraft meals. It runs a wider operation that includes preparing cabin supplies like blankets and headphones, managing duty-free items, and handling logistics for loading equipment onto aircraft. It also carries out strict food safety checks, including tens of thousands of laboratory tests each year.
The company operates from a major facility at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, where it can prepare thousands of meals every day for both short and long-haul flights. It also has teams working in other cities such as Marrakech, Rabat and Agadir to keep service standards consistent across the country.
The Competition Council said the deal does not harm competition in the sector, which is why it approved the takeover.
This move fits into Morocco’s wider aviation plans. The government wants Royal Air Maroc to grow into a major global airline, with a fleet expected to expand from around 50 aircraft today to about 200 by 2037.
At the same time, Morocco is upgrading airports and transport systems, especially in Casablanca, ahead of major growth in tourism and travel linked to the 2030 World Cup, which the country will co-host.
