Rabat – Mohammed Abdeljalil, Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, unveiled in parliamentary session on Monday the ambitious 2023-2037 contract-program between the Moroccan government and Royal Air Maroc (RAM), setting the stage for a significant revival of canceled flight routes during the challenging Covid-19 period.
In a move aimed at transforming the aviation landscape, the newly announced contract-program between the Moroccan government and RAM is poised to rejuvenate connections from Mohammed V Airport to a multitude of fresh destinations, the minister said.
Responding to inquiries about the suspension of flights to certain European countries, he underscored that, under the expansive 2023-2037 contract-program, the national carrier RAM would gradually reinstate canceled routes.
According to the minister 33 European cities are currently linked to Moroccan cities, down from the pre-Covid tally of 43.
The suspension of RAM flights to various cities during the Covid-19 crisis was a response to adapting its commercial offerings amid the global health emergency, which severely impacted the global aviation sector, the minister explained.
Minister Abdeljalil also highlighted that, similar to other tourist destinations, the open-sky agreement with the European Union facilitates direct air connections between Moroccan and European cities.
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With the primary objective of propelling RAM to the forefront of global and regional aviation, the contract-program aims to increase the airline’s fleet from its current 50 aircraft to an ambitious target of 200 by the year 2037.
The minister’s announcement comes on the heels of RAM’s recent accolade, once again securing the title of the best airline in Africa during the 20th edition of the “GT Tested Reader Survey” by Global Traveler magazine, a testament to the airline’s unwavering commitment to excellence.
The comprehensive plan is set to unfold over the next 15 years. It is anticipated to fortify Morocco’s standing as a premier aviation hub, with the reestablishment of routes to key European cities playing a pivotal role in attracting tourism and fostering economic ties.
