Air Transat announced on 26OCT that it will offer non-stop service between Montreal and Marrakech, Morocco, starting JUN 2024, becoming the only airline in North America to offer non-stop flights to this Moroccan city. The new route will be operated twice a week JUN to OCT, and once a week, NOV to APR.
Transat said this will be the airline's first destination on the African continent, reflecting its "strategic shift."
"We are delighted to make this announcement today, as it marks a milestone in the evolution of our company," says Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat. "With the addition of Marrakech to our portfolio of transatlantic destinations, the first in Africa, we are consolidating the diversification of our network. This exclusive, year-round service will meet the growing demand, generated by the significant presence of the Moroccan community in Montreal and the undeniable tourist appeal of Marrakech."
From 12JUN to 24OCT 2024, flights between Montreal and Marrakech will be offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The service will then continue once a week, on Saturdays, until 20APR.
"Canada, and more specifically Quebec, is a market of major importance for Morocco," adds Adel El Fakir, CEO of the Moroccan National Tourism Office. "The Montreal-Marrakech with our partner Air Transat is the first non-stop connection to Marrakech from North America. It will open up a wide range of possibilities for all travelers, both in the ochre city and also providing access to the seaside resorts of Essaouira, Agadir, Taghazout, and tours in the southern part of Morocco."
These flights will be operated by Air Transat's new-generation Airbus A321LR aircraft, featuring spacious cabins, in-seat entertainment systems, and the lowest fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 and NOx).
"ADM Aéroports de Montréal is delighted to add Marrakech, a French-speaking city and a must-see tourist destination, to its range of transatlantic destinations," adds Yves Beauchamp, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADM Aéroports de Montréal.
More information on Air Transat's website.
