Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): Overview
Passenger Traffic & Ranking
- In 2024, Marrakech Menara Airport served approximately 9.3 million passengers, marking a significant 34% increase from the previous year timesaerospace.aero+13Wikipedia+13Airport Maps+13.
- It ranked as the 7th busiest airport in Africa in 2024 Wikipedia.
- In the overall ranking of Moroccan airports by passenger traffic, RAK placed 2nd, behind Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport caa.gov.qa+13Wikipedia+13Morocco World News+13.
Infrastructure & Capacity
- The airport features two interconnected terminals (T1 and T2) within one large structure, and ongoing expansions are underway WikipediaWikipedia.
- Plans under Morocco’s Airports 2030 strategy include expanding the passenger terminal from 42,000 m² to 142,000 m², increasing capacity from 9 million to 16 million passengers per year
Strategic Expansion Ahead of 2030
- These upgrades are part of a broader national effort to double airport capacity by 2030 and accommodate future demands — especially with the 2030 FIFA World Cup on the horizon AGBI+1.
At-a-Glance Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 2024 Passenger Traffic | ~9.3 million (↑34% YoY) |
| African Ranking | 7th busiest airport in Africa |
| National Ranking | 2nd busiest in Morocco |
| Current Capacity | ~9 million passengers/year |
| Expansion Target | Up to 16 million passengers/year by 2030 |
| Strategic Role | Supporting tourism growth and 2030 World Cup plans |
Marrakech Menara Airport is rapidly growing and modernizing to meet booming demand. With its infrastructure expansion, it’s poised to become a major regional hub — especially as Morocco gears up for the 2030 World Cup.
