Marrakech has just reached a historic milestone in its international accessibility. On April 15, 2025, Marrakech Menara Airport hosted the official opening of easyJet's first-ever African base — and that's great news for anyone who dreams of discovering the Ochre City.
A Historic Air Base in the Heart of Marrakech
This is not insignificant: easyJet had never established a base on the African continent. before Marrakech. Inaugurated in the presence of Achraf Fayda, Director General of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), and Kenton Jarvis, Managing Director of easyJet, this base marks a major strategic turning point for the destination.
Concretely, 3 aircraft will be permanently based in Marrakechallowing up to 4 million seats in the first yearFor European travellers, this translates into more flights, more often, at more competitive prices.
New Connections: Marrakech Now Connected to All of Europe
Do you live in Prague, Newcastle or Zurich? Good news: three new direct routes to Marrakech will be operational from winter 2026. And that's not all — in spring 2026, three other connections will be launched:
- Nantes → Essaouira
- Bordeaux → Agadir
- Birmingham → Agadir
In parallel, very popular lines such as Lille, Strasbourg and Hamburg will now be served all year from Marrakech, putting an end to the seasonal disruptions that frustrated so many travellers.
In total, easyJet now operates 58 routes connecting Morocco to its main European markets, and serves 5 Moroccan airports Marrakech, Agadir, Rabat, Essaouira and Tangier.
Why This Is a Golden Opportunity to Visit Marrakech
easyJet is today the leading carrier to Morocco from the United Kingdom and Switzerland, and the 3rd largest airline operator in the KingdomSince its arrival in Morocco in 2006, the company has transported nearly 20 million passengers towards the Kingdom.
With the opening of this base, Prices should remain affordable Thanks to a greater number of available seats and increased frequencies on many routes, for travelers seeking a long weekend in Marrakech or a week in the riads of the medina, the options have never been more plentiful.
Also note: easyJet holidays expands its offering in Marrakech with more 70 institutions Hotels, riads and resorts are available for booking to suit all budgets.
A Positive Impact for the Entire Region
Beyond passenger comfort, this base represents a real local economic driver. Its establishment is accompanied by the creation ofapproximately 100 direct jobs, not to mention the hundreds of indirect jobs generated in the hotel, restaurant, transport and craft industries.
This development is part of the ONMT–easyJet strategic partnershipsigned in the fall of 2025, with a clear objective: to sustainably strengthen Morocco's connectivity and diversify source markets to support balanced and sustainable tourism growth.
Marrakech, More Accessible Than Ever
Whether you arrive from London, Paris, Barcelona, or now from Prague or Zurich, Marrakech has never been so easily accessibleThe souks, Jemaa el-Fna, the palaces and gardens of the Ochre City await you just a few hours' flight away.
