Royal Air Maroc to expand fleet with major Boeing and Airbus orders

Royal Air Maroc is nearing agreements with Boeing and Airbus as it accelerates efforts to modernise and expand its fleet under a state-backed strategic plan. 

The Moroccan flag carrier is finalising the purchase of up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for short- and medium-haul operations, alongside a number of 787 Dreamliners for long-haul routes.

A separate deal with Airbus will see the acquisition of approximately 20 A220 jets.

The expansion forms part of a government partnership launched in 2023 aimed at strengthening Morocco’s global air connectivity and enhancing RAM’s operational competitiveness. The carrier plans to increase its fleet from around 50 aircraft today to 200 by 2037.

Talks with both manufacturers have been underway for over a year, reflecting RAM’s ambition to scale its network, particularly across Africa and into the Americas. The move also aligns with Morocco’s broader tourism and economic development goals.

In 2024, the country welcomed a record 17.4 million tourists. The government aims to boost that figure to 26 million annually by 2030, positioning Morocco among the world’s top 15 destinations. Tourism currently accounts for close to 7 per cent of GDP.

RAM’s diversified fleet strategy is designed to match aircraft types to specific segments—including tourism, business travel, diaspora movement, and intra-African transit—allowing for more targeted and efficient operations.