Royal Air Maroc is increasing its flights for summer 2026, offering nearly 8.2 million seats across its network. The airline said the move will help meet rising demand from Moroccans living abroad, tourists and business travellers. The national carrier will operate flights to 86 international destinations, up from last summer, using a fleet of 67 aircraft. Overall capacity will be 23% higher than in summer 2025.
Europe will remain Royal Air Maroc’s biggest market. The airline will offer more than three million seats to 44 destinations, a 22% increase from last year. It said the extra capacity is aimed at serving Moroccans living in Europe and bringing more tourists to Morocco.
The airline will also expand its African network. It will offer more than 1.8 million seats to 29 destinations across the continent, up 36% from last summer.
Flights to Asia and the Middle East will offer more than 524,000 seats, a 16% increase. The growth comes with more services to China, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
In the Americas, Royal Air Maroc will provide 723,000 seats to seven destinations in the United States, Canada and Brazil, up 7% from last year.
The airline is also expanding its point-to-point network. More than 890,000 seats will be available, a 37% increase after the opening of its new base in Tetouan.
Within Morocco, Royal Air Maroc will offer nearly 1.2 million seats, up 18%, to improve connections between cities.
The airline will keep the Casablanca hub schedule introduced last summer. Most flights to Europe will leave at night, while flights to Africa will mainly operate during the day. Royal Air Maroc said this makes connecting flights easier for passengers.
Hamid Addou, Chairman and CEO of Royal Air Maroc, said the airline’s biggest ever summer programme marks another step in its growth.
“The exceptional system we are deploying for the summer 2026 season marks a major step in the development trajectory of Royal Air Maroc. With a record offer and a modern, reinforced fleet, we affirm our role as a strategic hub for Morocco and in service of our diasporas across the world. Our priority remains the customer experience at every stage of the journey, thanks to newer aircraft, optimized connections, and constant attention paid to the comfort of our passengers. These efforts reflect our collective ambition to make Royal Air Maroc a reference airline, serving the mobility of Moroccans worldwide and the international influence of our country.”
Royal Air Maroc said its fleet now has 67 aircraft, with several more due to arrive during the summer. The airline said this means it will not need to use wet-leased aircraft from other airlines to operate its summer schedule.
It said using its own aircraft will improve punctuality, provide newer cabins and offer a more consistent travel experience.
The summer programme is part of Royal Air Maroc’s long-term growth plan with the Moroccan government. The airline aims to expand its fleet from 67 aircraft today to 200 by 2037.
Under the plan, Royal Air Maroc wants to grow its network to 143 destinations, carry 31.6 million passengers a year, generate MAD 94 billion in annual revenue and increase its workforce from around 3,500 employees to more than 11,000.
The airline has also signed leasing agreements, including a deal for 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, to support its expansion before more aircraft deliveries begin from 2028.
Royal Air Maroc said the increase in flights to Africa supports Morocco’s goal of becoming a leading aviation hub on the continent. Casablanca currently has direct flights to 32 African capitals.
