Moroccan airports and their role in the life of the country

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Morocco has a well-developed air transport system. In total, there are 60 airports in the kingdom, of which 10 have international status - these are Agadir, Oujda, Dakhla, Laayoune, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tetouan, Tangier, Fes.

Section 1. General information about airports in Morocco

It should be noted that the runways of 27 airports have modern road surfaces. From Moscow, you can fly to the international airport in Morocco using a direct flight from Sheremetyevo.

Moroccan airports play an important role in international air travel as a link between Africa, Latin America and Europe. The intercontinental air communication line Moscow-Havana passes through Rabat. From the Russian capital to Rabat, the flight takes about 7 hours.

Domestic flights, for which tickets are relatively inexpensive, allow you to quickly get to anywhere in the kingdom. That is why Morocco's airports are so popular with both locals and visitors.

Customs control is obligatory forpassengers on both international and domestic flights. At the same time, there is only one control zone, and the procedure for passing this zone differs only in that if the passenger arrived on an international flight, then if you wish to use the internal customs card, you do not need to refill it. In this case, it is enough to present a ticket and a passport when passing through the control zone.

By the way, not so long ago Morocco's Agadir Airport was recognized as one of the busiest transport hubs on the continent.

Section 2. Fes Airport

The airport of the city of Fez - Sais - is located only 15 km from the village itself. It can be reached by taxi. It serves flights that provide communication with the Moroccan cities of Marrakech, Casablanca, as well as with the Australian airports of Canberra, Perth, Melbourne.

According to tourists, the airports of Morocco in general, and Fes in particular, create quite comfortable conditions for passengers. For example, in the waiting room before going outside there are currency exchange points. You can also use the services of the tourist information office, which is located in the airport building. The Moroccan girls who work in the bureau are fluent in English.

Section 3. Marrakesh Airport

The airport building in Marrakech is quite large. On the right side, in the main hall, there is a seating area, which can be used by those who are forced to spend the night at the airport in order to be ready in time for check-in when landing. The fact is that you can fly to Europe from Marrakesh only early in the morning. Since the airport building does not close at night, the intention to wait for the departure in it can indeed be carried out.

Currency exchange, according to tourists, at Marrakesh airport has a favorable rate. You won't be able to find such an offer in the city. But the airports of Morocco in general often provide such a service. Tourists with experience of staying in this country are advised to exchange money immediately after arrival.

At Marrakech airport you can rent a car, relax in a cafe, and use the services of a tourist office.

This building is also of great interest from an architectural point of view. The heavy diamond-shaped blocks and the lace national ornament that adorns the windows, as well as the traditional-style interior design, are all admirable.