easyJet announces first non-European base in Marrakech amid expansion into Africa

With the establishment of the Marrakech base, easyJet expects to offer a record four million seats during its first year of operation there. The airline began flying to Morocco in 2006 and is approaching two decades of service in the country. Over time, it has become the third-largest airline in Morocco and ranks second in size at Marrakesh airport.

Kenton Jarvis, CEO of easyJet, commented on the expansion: “There is no doubt Morocco is a key market for easyJet: we are the largest carrier to Morocco from the UK and from Switzerland, Morocco is our fastest growing market outside Europe and a major destination for our easyJet holidays customers.”

The new routes will start launching on March 30, 2026. Flights between Geneva and Tangier will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. Services connecting Hamburg with Marrakech begin May 1 with flights on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Lille-Marrakech route starts May 3 with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. Also beginning May 3 is a route linking Strasbourg with Marrakech; these flights will run twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays.

easyJet’s current fleet consists of 190 aircraft with an average age of just over ten years. The fleet includes Airbus A320-200s, A320neos, A319s, and A321neo jets. The company has placed orders for additional A321neo and A320neo aircraft as part of its future growth plans.

In addition to expanding its network in Africa, easyJet has reportedly attracted interest from potential investors. According to Corriere della Sera, several parties are reviewing investment opportunities in the airline. Among those named is Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which is said to be working alongside an investment fund during these discussions. Following reports about investor interest, easyJet shares rose by 12% this week—their largest increase in three years.