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A significant increase was noticed in February 2024, with passenger numbers jumping 19% year-over-year to reach 2.27 million. International travel played a major role in this growth, accounting for a staggering 91% of total traffic.
Moroccan airports are experiencing a significant surge in passenger traffic. The traffic has increased by 17% in the first two months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. This data was given by the National Airports Office (ONDA).
A significant increase was noticed in February 2024, with passenger numbers jumping 19% year-over-year to reach 2.27 million. International travel played a major role in this growth, accounting for a staggering 91% of total traffic. European destinations led the pack with a 20% increase. It was followed by impressive gains from the Middle East, Far East, Africa, North America, and the Maghreb region.
Domestic travel also saw a healthy uptick in February, registering an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2023. This marks a positive step towards pre-pandemic levels, with domestic traffic now only 3% below February 2019 figures. General aircraft movements also witnessed a 12% increase in February 2024 compared to the previous year.
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