Ryanair & Lonely Planet 2024
The last news from Ryanair & Lonely Planet: is set to expand its presence in Morocco.
in 2024, Morocco continues to shine as a top travel destination, drawing significant attention from both Ryanair & Lonely Planet. Ryanair’s new investments and expanded routes, including their new base in Tangier and direct flights to Essaouira, are enhancing accessibility to this vibrant North African gem.
Meanwhile, Lonely Planet has ranked Morocco among its top 10 global destinations for 2024, celebrating its rich cultural diversity, from bustling cities to serene deserts and mountains. These updates highlight Morocco’s growing popularity as a must-visit spot for travelers in the coming year.
In 2024, Morocco has garnered significant attention from both Ryanair and Lonely Planet, highlighting its growing prominence as a travel destination.
Ryanair’s Expansion in Morocco
Ryanair has made substantial investments in Morocco’s aviation sector, underscoring its commitment to enhancing connectivity and supporting tourism. Key developments include:
- $1.4 Billion Investment: In early 2024, Ryanair announced a $1.4 billion investment aimed at bolstering its operations in Morocco. This initiative is set to deliver over 5 million passengers to and from the Kingdom, reflecting a significant expansion of their services. corporate.ryanair.com
- New Routes and Bases: The airline has introduced several new routes, including a direct connection from Paris-Beauvais to Essaouira, scheduled to commence on March 31, 2025. Additionally, Ryanair opened its fourth Moroccan base in Tangier in July 2024, featuring two based aircraft and 25 routes, including 13 new connections to European cities and five new Moroccan destinations. moroccoworldnews.comcorporate.ryanair.com
Lonely Planet’s Recognition of Morocco
Lonely Planet has highlighted Morocco as a top travel destination, emphasizing its diverse attractions and cultural richness. Notable mentions include:
- Top 10 Global Destination: In October 2023, Lonely Planet ranked Morocco fifth in its list of top 10 global destinations for 2024. The guidebook publisher described Morocco as a country of “dazzling diversity,” featuring epic mountains, sweeping deserts, and ancient cities, all complemented by warm hospitality and the perfect glass of mint tea. n
- Travel Itineraries: In February 2025, Lonely Planet published itineraries for exploring Morocco, offering travelers curated routes to experience the country’s cities, beaches, and mountains. These itineraries are designed to provide a comprehensive experience of Morocco’s diverse landscapes and cultural heritage
Starting in the summer of 2024, the company will serve 24 international routes and 11 domestic ones in Morocco.
This project is part of the company’s plans to double the number of its annual passengers in Morocco to more than 10 million by 2027. Just in time as the country is preparing to host the 2030 World Cup along with Spain and Portugal.
Ryanair’s new program will include the opening of eleven new domestic routes linking nine Moroccan destinations in Agadir, Errachidia, Essaouira, Fez, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Tangier and Tetouan.
The new flights will effectively reduce the isolation of some Moroccan cities such as Ouarzazate, Essaouira, and Errachidia, allowing tourists easy access.
Ryanair will also be opening new routes from eight foreign markets, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Ryanair’s enters this market as the first of the low-cost carriers, the market is currently served by national carrier Royal Air Maroc and Air Arabia Maroc, the low-cost subsidiary of Air Arabia
Al-Sharq reported that Zoubir Bouhout, a tourism sector expert, believes Ryanair’s arrival in the market could bolster Morocco’s tourism ambitions. Morocco aims to boost tourist numbers from 11 million in 2022 to 17.5 million by 2026, achieved through strategies like expanding air transport capabilities.
The announcement of these new routes come very soon after Lonely Planet placed Morocco 5th on their list of countries to visit in 2024. Amazing news!
Here’s what Lonely Planet had to say.
“There’s nothing quite like wandering the Sahara Desert on camelback, hunting for bargains in a Marrakesh souk and exploring the enchanting blue city of Chefchaouen. This North African country made our list in 2024 thanks to the buzz from its historic performance at the World Cup, its ascension to the echelon of the world surf circuit and its revived music festival, Mawazine, to start.
The earthquake may have given you pause on whether it is okay to travel there, but locals say travelers coming to Morocco is the best way to support recovery, making 2024 a good time to visit.”
They listed climbing Mount Toubkal, trekking on a camel in Erg Chebbi and sleeping under the stars, shopping til you drop for clothes, spices and crafts in the souks and wandering the blue walled medina of Chefchaouen as their highlights.
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