Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is expanding its network of domestic flights to and from Laâyoune, Dakhla, Es-Smara, Guelmim, and Tan-Tan, in a move aimed at supporting the «territorial, economic, and tourism development» of Morocco's southern provinces. In a statement released Thursday, the national airline said the initiative seeks to «contribute to the opening up of regions, the promotion of tourism, and the socio-economic development of territories». This expansion is part of a broader plan to «interconnect all regions of the Kingdom» to better meet citizens' expectations and support regional economic growth. Since 2005, RAM has recorded «sustained growth in air service offerings» from the southern provinces, increasing from an average of 6 flights per week (90,000 seats) to 63 flights per week, with nearly one million seats expected by 2025. New routes launching in October 2025: • Marrakech–Laâyoune: Two flights weekly, on Wednesdays and Fridays. Departure from Laâyoune: 4:00 PM – Arrival in Marrakech: 5:20 PM Return: 6:10 PM – Arrival in Laâyoune: 7:40 PM Fixed fare: 750 DH including taxes (one-way, economy class) • Marrakech–Dakhla: Two weekly flights, on Mondays and Thursdays. Departure from Dakhla: 3:05 PM – Arrival in Marrakech: 4:55 PM Return: 5:45 PM – Arrival in Dakhla: 7:55 PM Fixed fare: 800 DH including taxes (one-way, economy class) Enhanced connections between Rabat, Laâyoune, and Dakhla: • Rabat – Laâyoune: Now three flights per week (Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday). • Rabat – Dakhla: Increased to three weekly services (Monday, Thursday, and Saturday) with optimized schedules to enhance passenger comfort. Expanded services between Casablanca, Laâyoune, Guelmim, Tan-Tan, and Es-Smara: • Casablanca – Laâyoune: 15 flights weekly, with an added service on Sunday. • Casablanca – Guelmim: Now offering 5 direct flights per week. Combined flights with Tan-Tan have been removed for greater flexibility. • Casablanca – Tan-Tan: 3 direct weekly flights, separate from the Guelmim route. New direct route Casablanca – Es-Smara: Launching November 6, 2025, with two flights per week, every Monday and Friday.
