Morocco Ranked Among Africa’s Most Affordable Air Travel Markets in New AFRAA Report
Rabat, The Gulf Observer: A new report by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has ranked Morocco among the top ten African countries with the lowest taxes and charges on both international and regional air travel, highlighting the country’s commitment to making aviation more accessible and fostering greater regional connectivity.
According to the AFRAA Taxes and Charges Study Review 2024, passengers departing from Morocco on international flights pay an average of $25.1 in taxes and fees, positioning the country 8th among the most affordable nations on the continent in this category.
Morocco fares even better in regional travel. With an average charge of $18.7 per ticket for intra-African flights, the Kingdom ranks 6th among African countries with the lowest fees for regional journeys.
In a continent where high aviation taxes often pose barriers to mobility, Morocco’s position stands out. The country joins a small group of African states — including Libya, Malawi, Lesotho, Algeria, Eswatini, and Tunisia — that have successfully maintained accessible air travel costs for the average passenger.
In contrast, travelers from countries such as Gabon, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Djibouti, and Niger face some of the continent’s highest aviation taxes. For regional flights, Sierra Leone, Gabon, Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Guinea lead as the most expensive.
AFRAA’s findings come at a pivotal time for Africa’s aviation sector. While presenting comparative cost data, the report also calls for a comprehensive reform of the taxation and regulatory landscape that continues to hinder growth and integration.
The association urges African governments to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation, encourage fair competition, improve airline partnerships, and invest in modern airport infrastructure to reduce travel costs and enhance regional connectivity.
Morocco’s ranking reflects its strategic orientation toward these goals. By keeping travel-related charges low, the country positions itself as a key player in advancing cross-border movement, strengthening inter-African links, and promoting itself as a competitive gateway between Africa, Europe, and beyond.
