The Moroccan government has approved a draft law converting the National Office of Airports (ONDA) into a joint-stock company named “Aéroports du Maroc” (Airports of Morocco), aimed at accelerating the modernization and expansion of the country’s airport infrastructure.
The Council of Government, chaired by Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, adopted draft law No. 06.25 on Thursday.
Government spokesperson Samir Belfkih explained that the change of status will give the operator greater management flexibility and make it easier to mobilize the financing needed for infrastructure upgrades.
The reform falls under the framework law on the restructuring of public establishments and enterprises.
It also aligns with the creation of the National Agency for the Strategic Management of State Holdings.
Officials say the new structure will enhance transparency, accountability and operational performance in line with international safety and efficiency standards.
Under the text, Aéroports du Maroc will be able to grant management and operating concessions for certain airports to its subsidiaries through specific agreements.
It may also establish a subsidiary dedicated to managing equity stakes in airport-related companies.
However, the public airport domain will remain the property of the State and will not be transferred to the company’s capital.
A convention with the National Defense Administration will define the terms of its use.
Sovereign responsibilities, including the creation of new airports, will stay with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics and the Civil Aviation Directorate.
The reform comes as Moroccan airports handled 36.3 million passengers in 2025. Authorities aim to raise annual capacity to 80 million passengers by 2030 to support the growth of tourism and air transport.
