Inauguration of new Essaouira – Seville air route

A plane of the Spanish airline Vueling landed on Saturday at Essaouira-Mogador International Airport, marking the official launch of a new air route connecting Seville, Spain, to the Moroccan Atlantic city of Essaouira.

This new service, operated once a week every Saturday, reinforces Essaouira’s connectivity and consolidates its position on the international tourism map. It also enables the UNESCO World Heritage city to continue strengthening its cultural and tourist influence on the international stage.

The new connection, reflecting the growing interest of European travelers in the city, was celebrated at a ceremony held at the airport in the presence of local officials, tourism operators, and representatives from Vueling.

President of the Provincial Tourism Council, Redouane Khane, welcomed the launch of the first direct connection between Essaouira and Seville, saying “this route represents a major opportunity for the Andalusian market, historically close to our region, and will help diversify the tourist clientele while enhancing Essaouira’s visibility by 2026.”

The inauguration of this direct route comes amid a significant increase in traffic at Essaouira-Mogador Airport, which recorded a 48.62% rise in passenger numbers in September, welcoming 29,410 travelers compared to 19,789 during the same period in 2024.

According to the airport’s management, aircraft movements also grew substantially by 53.52%, rising from 142 to 218 flights (including arrivals and departures).

With this new connection, Essaouira-Mogador Airport is now linked to around ten international destinations, mostly in Europe, including Paris, London, Brussels, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon, Düsseldorf, Madrid, and now Seville, in addition to a regular domestic route connecting it with Rabat.

This new route is part of a broader strategy to enhance Essaouira’s accessibility.