Following the official reopening of borders, air traffic has resumed at Agadir Airport. The first passengers set foot on Moroccan soil, arriving from Las Palmas and France.
After two months of complete closure due to the surge in Covid-19 cases, Morocco is reopening its airspace to foreign travelers this Monday. However, there are still many restrictive conditions.
For the first day of the reopening of air borders, Marrakech-Menara International Airport, Morocco’s top tourist destination, is expected to welcome numerous flights from around the world.
Any Moroccan wishing to travel abroad must compulsorily take the 3rd dose of the anti-Covid vaccine, if the second dose (or the single dose of the J&J vaccine) dates back more than 4 months, according to the Ministry of Health.
The decision to reopen the borders announced by the government is received with caution by some tourism professionals who fear a short-term measure.
The Moroccan government has announced that it has adopted a series of measures and provisions that will come into force from February 7, the day of the reopening of air borders.
Morocco announced the reopening of its borders on February 7, but under conditions. Here are the details provided by Professor Said Afif, member of the Scientific and Technical Committee for Anti-Covid-19 Vaccination.
Following the announcement of the reopening of borders, the National Airports Office (ONDA) has planned a special plan to welcome travelers departing and arriving in Morocco under the best conditions, while ensuring adequate health measures.
Following the announcement of the reopening of Moroccan airspace, Lille-Lesquin airport has announced the resumption of flights to Morocco from Lille starting February 17.
For the year 2021, Tangier airport managed to rank 3rd nationally in terms of air traffic, behind Casablanca and Marrakech.
In 2021, Agadir-Al Massira airport recorded commercial air traffic of 605,048 passengers, up 2.96% compared to 2020, according to the National Airports Office (ONDA).
The Minister of Tourism reacted to rumors about Ryanair’s departure from Morocco, stating that the airline is indeed continuing its activities in the kingdom.