New Ryanair base in Rabat
Ryanair, the first carrier in Morocco, has announced the opening of its new base in Rabat from April 2026, with an investment of $200 million and the assignment of two dedicated aircraft. For summer 2026, 20 routes will be operated, including seven new international connections to some of Europe's top destinations.
The new routes will connect Rabat with Milan Bergamo, Baden-Baden, Frankfurt (Hahn), Nuremberg, Porto, Pisa and Valencia, expanding travel opportunities for European and Moroccan passengers. With the opening of the base, the airport's capacity will grow by 45% compared to the previous season.
The investment will contribute to the creation of more than 800 local jobs, including 60 highly qualified professionals including pilots and flight attendants. Rabat will thus become Ryanair's fifth base in Morocco, along with Marrakech, Fez, Agadir and Tétouan, consolidating the country's role in the carrier's network.
This expansion is part of Ryanair's summer 2026 schedule, which will lead to more than 10.7 million passengers handled to, from and within the Kingdom, thanks to operations at 13 Moroccan airports. The company's total investment in the country now exceeds $1.6 billion, supporting 8,500 direct and indirect jobs and contributing to the economic development of cities such as Rabat, Marrakech, Fez, Agadir, Tétouan, Essaouira, Dakhla and Nador.
Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson highlighted how the new base represents a strategic step to support tourism, mobility and the country's preparations ahead of the co-organization of the FIFA World Cup 2030.
