The extension of the suspension of air links by the Moroccan authorities until December 31 has had a negative impact on end-of-year holidays. Moroccan tourism suffers severely.
The Moroccan decision relating to the extension of the suspension of flights to and from Morocco compromises the end-of-year holidays, notes the British site Inews. The British will therefore not be able to come to Morocco when the kingdom is one of their preferred destinations for holidays. A shortfall for tourism operators.
On Thursday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) announced that all flights to and from Morocco are suspended from December 9 until December 31 minimum. On November 29, the Moroccan authorities decided to close the Moroccan skies until December 13 because of the rapid spread of the new variant of the Covid-19 virus – Omicron (B.1.1.529), especially in Europe and in Africa. A decision which is also motivated by the concern to preserve the gains made by Morocco in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and to protect the health of citizens.
After the extension of the flight suspension, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has scheduled special flights (subject to special authorization) from Morocco to France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Canada, United States, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Gabon until December 31st.
