Royal Air Maroc activates a historic expansion in Spain with nine connected airports and 80 weekly flights

 

The national airline of Kingdom of Morocco, Royal Air Maroc, has begun an ambitious growth phase in Spain to strengthen passenger flow and foreign tradeBy opening new connections from the north of Morocco towards cities like Madrid, Barcelona y MalagaThe company is consolidating a strategic air bridge between both countries.

 

Expansion of the "point-to-point" network between Morocco and Spain

 

After more than 50 years of presence in the Spanish market, Royal Air Maroc, member of the alliance oneworld, has scaled its operations to cover nine airports in Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, Sevilla, Las Palmas, Tenerife, Bilbao y AlicanteThese destinations are now linked to five Moroccan hubs: Casablanca, El Aaiún, Tánger, Tetuán y Nador.

 

This strategy responds to a sustained increase in bilateral traffic, which in 2025 reached the figure of 480.000 passengers transportedAccording to the company, the goal is "to respond to the growing demand from tourists, business travelers and the Moroccan and African diasporas," while also boosting economic and human exchanges.

 

Schedule of new routes and frequencies for 2026

 

The rollout of the new connections will be carried out progressively throughout 2026, with particular emphasis on strengthening the northern region of MoroccoThe following are the key operations integrated into the new flight schedule:

 

Air Route	Weekly Frequency	Start date
Tetuán Barcelona	Monday and Friday	March 27th 2026
Tetuán Málaga / Madrid	Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays	March 28th 2026
Casablanca Bilbao / Alicante	3 weekly frequencies	April 01th 2026
Tánger Málaga / Barcelona	Monday and Friday	July 2026
Nador Barcelona	Thursdays and Saturdays	10 September 2026

 

Vision 2037: Towards a global airline

 

This growth in Spain It is a fundamental part of the contract-program signed with the Government of Morocco for the period 2023-2037. The roadmap of Royal Air Maroc It contemplates the transformation of its business model, moving from being a hub regional to a global transcontinental operator.

 

To support this progress, the airline has launched a tender for the acquisition of 188 aircraftwith the goal of achieving a total fleet of 200 aircraft in 2037. This increase will allow the transport of 32 million passengers annually and connections to a hundred new international destinations, including:

 

• 73 new destinations en Europe.
• 12 new destinations en Africa.
• 13 new destinations en America.
• 10 new destinations en Asia y Middle East.

 

In the short term, the fleet will grow from 62 to 72 aircraft in 2026incorporating advanced models such as the B-787-9 Dreamliner and the B-737 MAX, ensuring greater efficiency on medium and long distance routes.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the expansion of Royal Air Maroc

How many Spanish airports does the company currently connect?

Following this expansion, Royal Air Maroc will operate in nine Spanish airports (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, Sevilla, Las Palmas, Tenerife, Bilbao y Alicante), offering more than 80 weekly frequencies.

What is the airline's fleet target for 2037?

The company aims to have a fleet of 200 aircraft to transport 32 million passengers a year, supported by a recent tender to acquire 188 new units.

What advantages does membership in the oneworld alliance offer?

As a member of oneworldPassengers have access to a network of 900 destinations in 170 countriesincluding benefits such as access to 600 VIP lounges and the accumulation of miles through the program Safar Flyer.