Royal Air Maroc Prepares Major Expansion of Its International Network by 2026
Royal Air Maroc is announcing a new phase of strategic expansion of its international network starting in 2026, with the planned launch of at least nine new direct routes from Casablanca to several key destinations in Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This development further confirms the positioning of the Moroccan metropolis as an essential air hub connecting major intercontinental traffic flows.
In an official statement, the national carrier explains that this momentum is part of a scale-up process launched several years ago, aimed at strengthening Casablanca’s role as a regional and international hub. Since 2023, Royal Air Maroc has gradually reinforced its fleet, increased frequencies on existing routes, and launched new services. The opening of these additional routes therefore fits into the continuity of a structured development plan, reflecting a sustained growth trajectory.
This program is based on a dual approach: the expansion of the medium-haul network and the development of long-haul routes, made possible by the entry into service of new aircraft. Following the announcement of the opening of the Casablanca to Saint Petersburg route in January 2026 and the Casablanca to Los Angeles service scheduled for June of the same year, Royal Air Maroc will further expand its offering as early as April with five new destinations: Pointe-Noire, Tripoli, Beirut, Bilbao, and Alicante.
The Spanish network will see further reinforcement in June 2026 with the launch of a route to Palma de Mallorca, complementing existing services to Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Valencia, and Seville. In Italy, a new Casablanca to Verona route will enter service from June 20, 2026, bringing the number of Italian cities directly connected to Morocco to eight, alongside Rome, Milan, Bologna, Naples, Catania, Turin, and Venice. In France, Lille will be added to the network starting in July 2026.
Alongside the opening of these new routes, Royal Air Maroc plans to increase frequencies on several strategic long-haul routes, notably to São Paulo, Miami, Washington, and Dubai, thanks to the integration of new-generation aircraft. These planes will feature modernized cabins and connected services in line with international standards.
Quoted in the statement, the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hamid Addou, noted that “the year 2026 will mark a new milestone with the opening of at least ten new routes, strengthening Morocco’s air connectivity with major global metropolises and supporting its economic and tourism outreach”.
Royal Air Maroc finally specifies that tickets for these new routes will be available for sale starting December 15, via its official website, call centers, commercial agencies, as well as the network of partner travel agencies.
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