August 9, 2026

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Ryanair expands winter routes in Morocco with 17 new flights

Ryanair expands winter routes in Morocco with 17 new flights

Morocco is set to welcome Ryanair’s most ambitious winter flight program to date, featuring 17 new routes—seven of which will depart from Rabat—totaling 5.3 million available seats.

This winter season, the airline will operate 156 routes connecting the Kingdom to 14 European countries, with Rabat emerging as the top beneficiary of the new openings. Marrakech and Agadir will each gain five additional connections, solidifying their positions as key travel hubs.

The specifics of European destinations and flight frequencies are yet to be revealed, but the announcement underscores Ryanair’s commitment to enhancing Morocco’s air travel accessibility. The move aligns with broader efforts to decentralize tourism flows and elevate the profile of lesser-known Moroccan destinations.

Expanding reach across 13 Moroccan airports

Thirteen airports across Morocco will see increased Ryanair activity, including Fès, Tétouan, Essaouira, Ouarzazate, Dakhla, and Nador. These additions complement the new routes announced for Rabat, Marrakech, and Agadir, further diversifying the airline’s footprint in the country.

The National Office of Tourism (ONMT) views this expansion as a pivotal step in redistributing tourist traffic and boosting visibility for regional gems that remain underrepresented in major European travel markets.

With 5.3 million seats across 156 routes, Ryanair’s winter program represents its largest deployment in Morocco to date. The exact details of the 17 new routes will be disclosed in due course.