Tel Aviv–Marrakesh flights resume: what it means for travelers

The gradual return of Tel Aviv Marrakesh flights is expected to bring up to 20,000 Israeli tourists to Morocco by the end of 2026, while reshaping part of the air offer to the kingdom, including for Moroccans living abroad.

Tel Aviv Marrakesh flights back in Moroccan skies

According to information published on 15 September, nearly 20,000 Israeli tourists are expected in Morocco by late 2026 thanks to the restored direct connection between Tel Aviv and Marrakesh.

Flights on this route had been suspended after 7 October 2023. They resumed this summer, with Israeli carrier Arkia operating the first flight to Marrakesh in August.

For now, Israeli airlines operate three direct flights per week to the red city. This capacity remains well below pre-war levels, when Morocco welcomed around 100,000 Israeli visitors each year.

Capacity constraints and booking pressure

The return of Tel Aviv Marrakesh flights comes at a time of strong pressure on seats to Morocco, especially during holidays and family return periods.

Strong early demand on this route suggests that Israeli tourism could gradually move closer to its pre-crisis levels, even if today’s capacity is still limited.

In practice, this could mean:

• additional pressure on overall capacity in Marrakesh, a key tourism hub;
• busy travel periods when fares are likely to remain high, especially in peak season;
• competition between leisure travelers, tour groups and families transiting through Marrakesh.

For Moroccans abroad who use Marrakesh as their main entry point to the country, the main issue will be to anticipate bookings and monitor seat availability to the city, regardless of the origin airport.

What this means for Moroccans living abroad

For Moroccans based overseas, the restart of this route does not directly affect the main Europe–Morocco or North America–Morocco corridors. But it can have indirect effects on some itineraries and overall tourist flows.

Several situations may arise:

• Moroccans living in Israel will once again be able to plan trips to Morocco more easily by combining Tel Aviv Marrakesh flights with domestic connections;
• travelers transiting through Marrakesh before heading to other cities (Casablanca, Agadir, Fez, Tangier) will have to take into account a busier airport;
• tourism professionals in Morocco, including those from the diaspora investing in hotels or restaurants, may benefit from the return of this market.

The renewed activity on this route could also encourage airlines to adjust their schedules, and in time reinforce domestic services or seasonal flights feeding into Marrakesh.

Planning trips back to Morocco

To prepare their journeys in the best possible way, Moroccans living abroad are advised to:

• book several weeks ahead for religious holidays and school vacations;
• compare different routing options, including entry via other Moroccan cities than Marrakesh;
• check airline and airport websites regularly to follow schedule updates and frequency changes.

Information on this case currently relies on announcements by Israeli carriers. Before booking, it remains useful to double-check the latest updates from airlines operating to Morocco through their official websites or airport information channels.

For Moroccans around the world planning a family visit, an investment in the tourism sector or a simple holiday in Morocco, this restart confirms one trend: air links to the kingdom are constantly being reshaped, and smart planning is the key to smoother travel.

To make your trips and procedures easier, you can also consult Canal212’s guide for Moroccans abroad, which compiles practical tips, official links and tools to prepare your stays in Morocco.

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