Prominent Moroccan airline, Royal Air Maroc, on Monday begins a direct flight from Abuja, in Nigeria to Casablanca in Morocco.
According to a release by the airline, other international routes can be connected from the operation which begins on June 23, 2024.
This direct route will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The airline aims to expand its global network and enhance travel options and convenience for passengers in Nigeria. The schedule also provides flexibility for passengers to explore Morocco or connect to other international destinations easily.
It was earlier gathered that departure from Casablanca will be at 1:15 a.m. for arrival at Abuja international airport at 6:10 a.m. local time.
Departure from Abuja, on the other hand, will be scheduled from 7:10 a.m. for arrival in Casablanca at 11:55 a.m. local time.
With the opening of these new routes, the Moroccan national airline is reaffirming its ambitions to strengthen its positions in strategic markets, in line with its development strategy.
On the continental level, the Moroccan air carrier seeks to expand its African network to 27 destinations served from its Casablanca hub.
“The launch of these three new routes is part of our development plan to open air routes in several promising markets. We are also responding to strong demand in certain countries with large Moroccan communities,” said RAM Chairman and CEO Hamid Addou.
Addou added that the launch of these routes also aims to strengthen the continental positioning in favour of the African Diaspora, particularly in Nigeria, stressing that the opening of these routes is to make air travel a lever for promoting Morocco as a tourist destination.
Also, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is launching flights linking Casablanca to Naples, Manchester.
The opening of these flights are part of the company’s plan to strengthen its network in preparation for the summer season.
The airline will resume direct flights to the Italian city Naples, operating two flights per week on Monday and Saturday.
The Casablanca-Naples flight will take off from Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) at 4:15 p.m., and arrive at 8:30 p.m. local time. Meanwhile, the Naples-Casablanca flight will be scheduled at 9:30 p.m. to arrive in Casablanca at 11:50 p.m. local time.
RAM has also launched a new air route linking Casablanca to Manchester with three frequencies per week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Departure from Casablanca will be at 1:45 p.m. and arrival in the English city at 5:20 p.m. local time. As for the return flight, it is scheduled at 6:20 p.m. for an estimated arrival in Casablanca at 9:45 p.m. local time.
