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Morocco Eyes Direct Flights to India as Visitor Numbers Rise
Morocco is exploring the possibility of direct flight connectivity with India as part of efforts to grow its tourism market, though officials indicate current passenger volumes have not yet reached the threshold required to make such a route commercially viable. According to Jamal Kilito, country manager of the Moroccan National Tourism Office, India recorded approximately 54,000 visitors to Morocco in 2025, with that figure expected to rise to 70,000 in 2026. Officials have indicated that direct flights would become viable once arrivals reach 100,000.
At present, travellers between the two countries rely on connecting flights via West Asian or European hubs, adding to journey times and costs. Industry figures note that return airfares from cities such as Chennai currently average around ₹80,000 - comparable to European destinations - and that direct routes could significantly reduce costs and drive demand. Morocco already attracts at least ten Indian destination weddings annually and 15 MICE groups and has served as a filming location for several Bollywood productions, with the government offering subsidies to support such activity.
Source: Times of India
