Ryanair’s Strategic Growth In Tangier Adds 13 New Routes Including 11 Domestic To Enhance Moroccan Connectivity

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Ryanair, Morocco’s leading airline, inaugurated its new base in Tangier today, July 9th, marking a significant milestone since commencing operations there in May 2024. This launch marks Ryanair’s fourth base in Morocco, featuring two aircraft stationed with a $200 million investment, facilitating 25 routes including 13 new connections. These routes link Tangier to eight new European cities and five additional Moroccan destinations for the Summer 2024 season. Ryanair is excited to introduce its renowned ultra-low fares on 11 new domestic routes in Morocco, enhancing local connectivity and driving traffic growth throughout the Kingdom.

The new Tangier base by Ryanair offers:

• 13 new routes (8 international and 5 domestic)
• Total of 25 routes
• 2 new based aircraft ($200 million investment)
• Creation of over 600 local jobs, including 60 high-paying positions for pilots and cabin crew

This base launch will boost Tangier’s Summer 2024 capacity by 70%, contributing significantly to Ryanair’s robust schedule across 12 Moroccan airports. This initiative aims to accommodate over 5 million passengers, reflecting a 31% growth in travel to, from, and within Morocco.

Ryanair’s investment in Morocco now exceeds $1.4 billion in aircraft, supporting more than 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and fostering economic development across 12 cities, including Rabat, Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir, Tetouan, Essaouira, and Nador.

Ryanair’s CEO, Eddie Wilson said:

“We are delighted to officially launch our new base at Tangier, which represents a $200 million investment and our fourth Moroccan base. This latest base opening is part of our record S24 schedule which will see Ryanair operate over 170 routes across the Kingdom, boosting tourism and connectivity.

Our latest base opening takes Ryanair’s total investment in Morocco to over US$1.4bn, supporting over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and delivering growth in the local tourism economy. We look forward to continuing to support Morocco’s economy, as well as regional & international connectivity, by positioning Tangier as a leading Summer destination with its museums, medina, souq and, of course, its beautiful beaches.

Ryanair wishes to renew our sincere thanks to His Excellency Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, his Ministers of Transport and Tourism, Mr. Mohammed Abdeljalil and Ms. Fatim-Zahra Ammor, as well as Mr. Adel El-Fakir, former CEO of the Moroccan National Tourist Office and new CEO of Moroccan Airports Authority for their vision and trust in securing this record investment for Morocco. Together we will continue to develop Morocco’s infrastructure, connectivity and tourism, all of which will be underpinned and stimulated by Ryanair’s legendary low fares and industry leading punctuality”.

To mark the base opening, we are launching an unmissable seat sale, with prices from 159 MAD for travel until October 2024, available only on www.ryanair.com”

Minister of Tourism, Ms. Fatim-Zahra Ammor said:

“The opening of Ryanair’s new base in Tangier marks a significant milestone in our tourism and economic development strategy. This expansion strengthens the position of Tangier and the entire northern region as a choice destination, facilitating the arrivals of both national and international tourists.

With Ryanair, a strategic partner for Moroccan tourism, we demonstrate our shared commitment to promoting Morocco as a top-tier tourist destination.”

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