
Wizz Air relaunches a new flight to Morocco
Wizz Air is reinstating its direct route between Marrakech and Bucharest this Sunday, September 20. Initially operated twice a week, the service will increase to three weekly rotations starting October 26.

Wizz Air is reinstating its direct route between Marrakech and Bucharest this Sunday, September 20. Initially operated twice a week, the service will increase to three weekly rotations starting October 26.

A 55-year-old Briton found himself stranded in Marrakech after his flight to London was cancelled. He says he was only informed upon arriving at the airport and had to pay for two additional nights in Morocco.

The Marrakech Air Show has confirmed the participation of AVIC-ENG, a Chinese state-owned company specializing in aviation infrastructure. Its arrival comes as Morocco commits 38 billion dirhams to its airports.

easyJet will temporarily suspend two routes to Morocco at the height of winter 2026-2027. The Basel-Mulhouse–Tangier and London-Southend–Marrakech services will disappear from the schedule for three to four weeks.

In Marrakech, the most prestigious properties command up to approximately 76,000 dirhams per square metre. Foreign demand remains strong, the supply of quality properties remains limited, and a further price increase is expected in 2026.

easyJet’s cabin crew in France are denouncing schedules changed at the last minute and mandatory assignments to foreign bases . Among the examples cited by the unions: Marrakech, where the airline set up operations in the spring.

Border controls have become significantly faster at Moroccan airports in the first half of 2026. The reduction reaches up to 70% at Casablanca’s departure terminals, despite strong growth in air traffic.

Travelers who haven’t yet booked their trip to Morocco can take advantage of an unexpected price drop. In July, some round-trip flights between Toulouse and Marrakech are offered around 136 euros, up to 24% less.

Casablanca remains Morocco’s leading airport by total passenger numbers in the first half of 2026. However, the ranking reverses when only international flights are considered: Marrakech now surpasses the Kingdom’s main airport platform .

Morocco is establishing itself on the podium of Africa’s main air markets. With nearly 2.2 million seats scheduled in July, the kingdom is rapidly closing its gap with South Africa , driven by Royal Air Maroc and growth at Casablanca and Marrakech airports.

Israeli airline Arkia will resume direct flights to Marrakech starting August 24. Two weekly rotations are planned, following a suspension linked to the security situation triggered by the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel.

The modernization of Moroccan airports is not limited to Casablanca and Marrakech. In its 2026 program, ONDA also plans several projects at Tangier-Ibn Batouta and Agadir-Al Massira, two strategic platforms for tourism, MREs and the development of air traffic.