New direct Casablanca-Saint Petersburg flights to be launched soon
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced his country’s intention to strengthen air connections between Casablanca and Saint Petersburg, with the goal of “boosting the tourism sector.”
The announcement was made during a meeting held on Thursday, October 16, in Moscow with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, as well as several regional and international issues.
In this context, the Russian foreign minister announced Russia’s intention to increase air traffic between the two countries “in order to support the tourism sector.”
“Regular flights have already been launched between Casablanca and Moscow, contributing to the development of tourism. The upcoming launch of routes between Casablanca and Saint Petersburg also aims to support the sector’s growth,” Lavrov explained.
The establishment of the direct air link between Casablanca and Saint Petersburg was confirmed by Bourita in a statement to Russian news agency TASS.
The new line will enhance tourism between Morocco and Russia, Bourita said, noting that the Kingdom enjoys real popularity among Russian tourists, as evidenced since the launch of weekly flights between Casablanca and Moscow.
The Casablanca-Saint Petersburg route will maintain the steady development of tourism, Morocco’s top diplomat said, adding that the new route reflects the ongoing strengthening of ties between Morocco and Russia in aviation and tourism.
Russian travelers represent a growing market for North African destinations, and Moroccan authorities hope the Casablanca–Saint Petersburg line will increase tourist flows to major cities, including Casablanca, Marrakech, and Agadir.
Beyond logistics, the project highlights the broader relationship between the two countries. Morocco and Russia have maintained sustained economic, cultural, and diplomatic engagement for several years, with shared interests in energy, agriculture, and tourism. Air transportation, now including this new northern Russian route, has become a key tool in fostering this closer cooperation.
Rabat and Moscow continue to develop concrete initiatives to deepen human and commercial ties. Morocco is expanding its presence in the Russian tourism market, while Russia sees the opportunity to strengthen its overall relationship with the kingdom.