The Moroccan police arrested on Wednesday at Rabat-Salé airport a French national of 38 years old who was the subject of an international arrest warrant. The individual is suspected of international drug trafficking and money laundering by France.
The modernization of the Rabat-Salé international airport marks a decisive step in the development of the capital’s infrastructure. This large-scale project, a cornerstone of the "Rabat, City of Light" program, will quadruple the annual reception capacity of the platform, from 1.5 million to 4 million passengers.
The National Airports Office (ONDA) is strengthening the connectivity of Rabat-Salé airport. In a press release, the office announces the increase in the frequency of bus shuttles and the deployment of a digital solution for taxis. These measures, part of the "Airports 2030" strategy, aim to streamline passenger transport in the run-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Storm warning for travelers to or from France. Due to deteriorating weather conditions in the Paris region, Royal Air Maroc has been forced to cancel some scheduled flights this Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The national airline has put in place a special system to manage the affected passengers.
The Moroccan capital is emerging as a destination of choice on the global tourism map. As the year draws to a close, the airline Ryanair unveiled its selection of the five most popular destinations for 2026 on Wednesday, placing Rabat alongside European gems thanks to an ambitious expansion strategy.
The Irish company is reinforcing its foothold in the Kingdom with a strategic announcement for the capital. Ryanair officially announced on Wednesday the opening of its fifth Moroccan base in Rabat, a project supported by a $200 million investment to increase air traffic as early as 2026.
The project to expand the Rabat-Salé international airport has entered its final phase. After significant delays, the work is now about to be completed before the end of 2025, ensuring its full operational capacity for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025).
Two Algerians were arrested at Rabat-Salé international airport in possession of fake passports as they were about to leave Morocco for France. The King’s Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Salé ordered their pre-trial detention.
Passengers on a Ryanair flight bound for Fez experienced a confusing situation this weekend, after their plane was diverted to Rabat airport due to bad weather conditions.
In Rabat-Salé, major works are underway to accommodate the future high-speed line. The objective? To integrate the TGV within the airport itself, with a direct link to Marrakech.
Control services of the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech-Menara have increased their vigilance in the face of multiplying attempts of illegal currency trafficking abroad, particularly to Turkey.
The airline EasyJet will add eight new routes to its offer from Bordeaux-Mérignac airport in 2025. At the same time, two lines to Morocco that were previously seasonal will become operational year-round.