Join on WhatsApp
Join on Telegram
Rabat – Royal Air Maroc and Mauritania Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a “free flow” codeshare agreement for the direct Casablanca-Nouakchott route.
Announced today in Casablanca, this is the first such partnership between the two airlines. It aims to improve the travel experience for passengers by offering more convenience, comfort, and simplified journeys.
As part of the agreement, Royal Air Maroc will increase its direct Casablanca-Nouakchott flights from seven to nine times per week, while Mauritania Airlines will also raise its weekly frequencies to nine.
In addition, the airlines will introduce four new routes in their codeshare partnership, giving Mauritania Airlines customers access to flights from Royal Air Maroc’s Casablanca hub to major cities like Madrid, Dubai, Paris, and Luanda.
The partnership also includes collaboration in areas such as aircraft maintenance, ground services, technical and managerial training, digitalization, and human resources.
According to Hamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc, the partnership is a significant step in strengthening the connection between Morocco and Mauritania while reinforcing their commitment to growing their African presence.
“This agreement reflects our shared goal to enhance travel between Morocco and Mauritania and strengthen our position in Africa,” said Addou. “We aim to provide an exceptional experience for our passengers.”
Ahmed Salem Mohamed Vall Ammi, CEO of Mauritania Airlines, expressed pride in this new collaboration with Royal Air Maroc. He said that the codeshare agreement would strengthen travel opportunities between Mauritania and Morocco and expand access to a wider network of destinations, offering more flexibility and a smoother travel experience.
“Through this strategic partnership, we are reinforcing our commitment to improving connectivity and providing our passengers with better travel options,” said Ammi. “This collaboration opens new horizons for Mauritania Airlines and meets the growing demands of our customers.”
