Air Transat to offer exclusive year-round service from Montreal to Marrakech

Air Transat on Thursday (Oct. 26) officially announced that it will offer non-stop service between Montreal and Marrakech, Morocco, starting next June. 

This will make it the only airline in North America to offer non-stop flights to this Moroccan city, which will be operated twice a week in the summer (June to October) and once a week in the winter (November to April).

This will be the Montreal-based company'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 CEO 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 June 12 to October 24, 2024, flights between Montreal and Marrakech will be offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The service will then continue once a week, on Saturdays, until April 20.

The update supports PAX's previous report on the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) issuing Air Transat a license to operate a scheduled international service (large aircraft) between Canada and Morocco. However, the specifics of the route haven't been clear until now. 

"Canada, and more specifically Quebec, is a market of major importance for Morocco", added 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."

The flights will be operated with Air Transat's new-generation Airbus A321LR aircraft featuring spacious cabins, state-of-the-art in-seat entertainment systems and the lowest fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂ and NO_x) in their class.

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