new Report The African Aviation Association (AFRAA) places Morocco in the top 10 countries in Africa that have the lowest taxes and fees for international and regional flights.
According to AFRAA's Tax and Claims Survey Review 2024, passengers departing from Morocco on international flights pay an average of $25.1 taxes and fees, making it the eighth most affordable country on the continent in this category.
Morocco is even more expensive when it comes to regional air travel. With an average cost of $18.7 per ticket, the country ranks sixth among the cheapest African states for travelling within the continent.
On a continent where expensive air travel continues to hinder local mobility and integration, Morocco's position reflects a policy orientation aimed at reducing barriers to movement.
Alongside countries such as Libya, Malawi, Lesotho, Algeria, Eswatini and Tunisia, Morocco belongs to a small group of African countries that maintain travel-related costs within the accessible margins of average passengers.
The photos are more complicated elsewhere. Travelers departing from Gabon, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Djibouti, or Niger face the highest aviation tax on the continent.
In the area flightCountries such as Sierra Leone, Gabon and Benin are top of the list with the highest prices, and the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea are also characterized by some of the most expensive destinations for short-distance African travel.
The AFRAA findings reach a moment of reflection in the African aviation industry. The association emphasizes the need to overhaul the system of regulatory frameworks that not only list numbers but also weigh current taxes, fees and sectors.
The report recommends that African countries prioritize cooperation through bilateral and multilateral agreements that promote fair competition and better connection.
It also calls for improved collaboration between African airlines and modernisation of airport infrastructure across the continent.
By keeping costs low, Morocco aligns with these broader goals. Its position in the rankings suggests strategic efforts to promote cross-border movements and promote the country as a reliable gateway between Africa, Europe and others.
