Air Transat will offer non-stop service between Montreal and Marrakech, Morocco, starting next June, making it the only airline in North America to offer non-stop flights to the Moroccan city. It is also the first-ever venture to Africa for the airline and represents what it calls a “strategic shift” in operations.

Flights will be operated twice a week from June 12 to Oct. 24, 2024 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The service will then continue once a week, on Saturdays, until April 20.

“We are delighted to make this announcement, as it marks a milestone in the evolution of our company,” says Annick Guérard, President and CEO of Transat. “With the addition of Marrakech to our portfolio of transatlantic destinations, the first in Africa, we are consolidating the diversification of our network. This exclusive, year-round service will meet the growing demand, generated by the significant presence of the Moroccan community in Montreal and the undeniable tourist appeal of Marrakech.”

“Canada, and more specifically Quebec, is a market of major importance for Morocco,” adds Adel El Fakir, CEO of the Moroccan National Tourism Office. “The Montreal-Marrakech with our partner Air Transat is the first non-stop connection to Marrakech from North America. It will open up a wide range of possibilities for all travellers, both in the ochre city and also providing access to the seaside resorts of Essaouira, Agadir, Taghazout, and tours in the southern part of Morocco.”

The flights will be operated with Air Transat’s new-generation Airbus A32LR aircraft featuring spacious cabins, state-of-the-art in-seat entertainment systems and the lowest fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 and NOx) in their class.