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Royal Air Maroc announced the opening of a new air base at Tetouan-Sania Ramel Airport, a step aimed at strengthening the air connection of the northern region of the Kingdom with the most prominent international destinations.
This initiative comes after the company acquired about ten new aircraft and opened more than twenty international air routes, to complement its current offer at Tangier base, and to meet the increasing demand for international flights, according to the joint press release of Royal Air Maroc and the Moroccan National Tourist Office. The new base will enable passengers to directly access major European destinations, including Paris, London-Gatwick, Brussels, Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga, starting March 27. Domestically, direct flights between Tetouan and Casablanca will be enhanced by adding three new weekly flights, to facilitate the connection of passengers to the international network via Casablanca Airport as the company's main hub. Hamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc, stated that the opening of the new air base comes within the framework of the company's commitment to supporting the tourism and economic development of Morocco, and facilitating the connection between the northern region and the European markets that export tourists. For his part, Mr. Ashraf Faida, Director General of the Moroccan National Tourist Office, explained that the initiative enhances the attractiveness of the northern region to important European markets, and is part of the office's strategy to achieve balanced and sustainable tourism growth. The new flights will be operated on Embraer 190 (E90) aircraft, known for comfort and modernity, to meet the needs of both local and international passengers. The flight service days have also been modified to provide greater flexibility and diversity in frequencies, which meets the needs of international passengers and tourists. Tickets for the new flights are available starting Wednesday, January 07, 2026, on the Royal Air Maroc website, through call centers, commercial agencies and the company's network of travel agencies. The details of the flights include: Tetouan – Paris (CDG): Thursday and Sunday Tetouan – Malaga: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday Tetouan – Casablanca: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday + Friday and Sunday Tetouan – Madrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday Tetouan – London-Gatwick: Thursday and Sunday Tetouan – Brussels: Monday and Friday Tetouan – Barcelona: Monday and Friday This step comes to highlight the developmental dynamics of northern Morocco in the air transport and tourism sector, which enhances the Kingdom's position on the international air map and provides wide opportunities for economic and tourism growth in the region.
