Home » AIRLINE NEWS » France, Switzerland, Cape Verde, And Chad Highlight Royal Air Maroc’s Ambitious 2025 Expansion Strategy With New Casablanca Launches And Reopened Marrakech Services
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Switzerland, France, Cape Verde, and Chad have become central to Royal Air Maroc’s latest expansion, as the Moroccan national carrier unveils a bold network upgrade for 2025. RAM is launching new international routes from its Casablanca hub to Zurich, Ndjamena, and Sal Island, while simultaneously reinstating six key French connections from Marrakech, including Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes, and Bordeaux. This strategic rollout strengthens Morocco’s air links across Europe and Africa, reinforces RAM’s regional dominance, and supports Casablanca’s growing role as a major intercontinental gateway.
Royal Air Maroc Expands Global Reach with New Routes from Casablanca and Reinstated French Connections via Marrakech
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is broadening its global network by introducing fresh international routes out of Casablanca while also reinstating vital air links between Marrakech and major cities across France. This move aligns with the airline’s broader goal of positioning itself as a vital gateway between Africa, Europe, and beyond, while reinforcing Morocco’s presence in the global aviation landscape.
As part of its hub enhancement strategy, Royal Air Maroc is launching four new international routes from Casablanca starting in September 2025. These additions are aimed at increasing the airline’s connectivity across both Europe and Africa and at enhancing Casablanca’s role as a major transit hub in the region.
On September 17, Royal Air Maroc will inaugurate its route to Zurich, Switzerland. This service will operate two times per week, providing Moroccan travelers with direct access to one of Europe’s prominent financial and cultural centers. The new route is also expected to attract inbound European tourism to Morocco, especially from Switzerland, which has consistently ranked among high-spending outbound markets.
On the same day, RAM will also strengthen its African network with the launch of non-stop flights to Ndjamena, the capital of Chad, also operating twice weekly. The late evening departure from Casablanca is carefully timed to enable connections from European and North African feeder flights. In return, the early morning departure from Ndjamena will support smooth transfer options for passengers connecting to Europe or the Middle East via Casablanca.
On September 18, Royal Air Maroc will further expand its network by introducing a new connection between Casablanca and Sal Island in Cape Verde, marking the third fresh route in the carrier’s latest rollout. Operating two weekly flights, this route caters to leisure travelers looking for exotic beach destinations as well as Cape Verdean diaspora in Europe transiting through Morocco. RAM will operate this service during nighttime hours from Casablanca, with return flights departing early in the morning, again designed for optimal international connections.
These three routes reflect Royal Air Maroc’s continued focus on building a dynamic and interconnected flight network that serves both business and leisure travelers. The new services reinforce Casablanca’s strategic value as an aviation bridge between continents, enabling smoother transitions between Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic region.
Simultaneously, Royal Air Maroc is bringing back several important connections between Marrakech and France, a move driven by high demand from one of Morocco’s most important tourist source markets. In 2024, France accounted for approximately 27.5% of Morocco’s international arrivals, underscoring its significance in Morocco’s tourism and aviation sectors.
The Moroccan flag carrier will reinstate four French routes from Marrakech that had been previously suspended—some as early as 2017 and others more recently in 2022. Beginning October 10, flights will resume from Marrakech to Lyon and Toulouse, both of which are major cities with strong Moroccan diaspora populations and a steady flow of tourists to North Africa.
On October 11, Royal Air Maroc will restart service between Marrakech and Nantes, followed by the resumption of the Marrakech–Bordeaux route on October 12. Each of these four routes will operate twice weekly, utilizing Boeing 737-800 aircraft to ensure sufficient capacity and comfort.
In addition to reinstating old routes, RAM will increase frequencies on its popular Marrakech–Marseille route. Starting October 27, the airline will add a third weekly flight to better serve demand during the winter holiday travel period. This service enhancement is part of the airline’s seasonal optimization plan to meet increased booking volumes from both Moroccan residents and tourists heading to and from France.
Further strengthening its winter schedule, RAM will operate a daily flight between Marrakech and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) from December 16, 2025, through January 18, 2026. This seasonal expansion is designed to accommodate peak travel during the festive period, when family visits, holidays, and winter escapes drive significant passenger traffic between the two countries.
Together, these new launches and restored routes mark a strategic move by Royal Air Maroc to strengthen its leadership in regional air travel and tap into the growing passenger demand between Africa and Europe. They also align with broader Moroccan tourism goals aimed at attracting more long-haul visitors and providing greater accessibility to popular destinations like Marrakech and Casablanca.
From Zurich’s alpine hubs to Cape Verde’s Atlantic beaches and Chad’s capital in Central Africa, RAM’s diversified network strategy continues to enhance Morocco’s visibility on the global travel map. The focus on timely connections, balanced route frequencies, and seasonal adjustments ensures that both Moroccan nationals and international travelers benefit from greater convenience and flexibility.
Switzerland, France, Cape Verde, and Chad are now part of Royal Air Maroc’s expanded network as RAM launches new routes from Casablanca and revives major French links from Marrakech to boost regional and intercontinental connectivity.
These developments position Royal Air Maroc as a leading airline in North Africa, capable of responding swiftly to market demands and strategically aligning its operations with Morocco’s tourism and economic interests. With these network enhancements, RAM not only strengthens its hub model but also contributes significantly to Morocco’s ambitions of becoming a premier travel and transit destination.
