Morocco's busiest international gateway serving Casablanca.
Opened
1980
Location
Casablanca, Morocco
Mohammed V International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Morocco, serving the country's economic capital, Casablanca. Located approximately 30 kilometres southeast of the city centre, it handles the majority of Morocco's international air traffic and serves as the primary hub for Royal Air Maroc.
The airport is named after King Mohammed V, the father of Moroccan independence. It is operated by ONDA (Office National Des Aéroports), the national airports authority of Morocco.
The facility has undergone significant expansions over the decades to accommodate growing passenger volumes, with multiple terminals handling tens of millions of passengers annually. It connects Morocco to destinations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Terminals
The airport operates two main passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with Terminal 1 handling the bulk of international traffic including Royal Air Maroc operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Casablanca city centre by the Al Bidaoui train service (ONCF rail link), as well as taxis and bus services.
Airlines here
Royal Air Maroc uses Mohammed V as its primary hub, while other major carriers including Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and numerous low-cost carriers such as Ryanair and easyJet also operate here.
Notable facts
- ›Named after King Mohammed V, who led Morocco to independence from France in 1956.
- ›Operated by ONDA, Morocco's national airports authority.
- ›Serves as the primary hub for Royal Air Maroc, Morocco's national carrier.
- ›Located approximately 30 km southeast of central Casablanca.
- ›One of the busiest airports in Africa by passenger traffic.
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