• United Airlines will increase Marrakech–New York flights to four per week in Oct.
• The route may reach daily service during year-end peak demand.
• Morocco targets 80 mln passengers and 26 mln tourists by 2030.

Starting October 26, 2025, United Airlines will raise the frequency of its Marrakech–New York route from three to four weekly flights, Moroccan media reported. The U.S. carrier could operate daily flights during the year-end peak season when demand is high.

The development highlights the stability of this route, launched in October 2024, which connects Moroccan travelers to nearly 80 destinations in the United States via Newark airport. It also fits into Morocco’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in global air transport.

In March 2024, Morocco’s National Tourism Office (ONMT) signed a partnership with United Airlines to boost U.S. traffic beyond the traditional European market. The goal is to double airport traffic from 40 million to 80 million passengers and attract 26 million tourists by 2030.

Each new long-haul connection brings Rabat closer to this target. For United Airlines, Marrakech joins Lagos, Accra, Dakar, and its South African routes as part of a growing continental strategy. The expansion of the Marrakech–New York line illustrates the alignment between Morocco’s ambitions and those of one of the world’s largest airlines.

This synergy could strengthen Marrakech’s position as a leading tourist destination and a strategic hub for transatlantic traffic to Africa.