Rabat – Abd Al Rahim Byoud, the head of the Moroccan Liaison office in Tel Aviv announced that the opening of direct flights between Morocco and Israel will take place after Ramadan
Israeli foreign ministry quoted the head of the liaison office on Tuesday, saying that both nations will work together to launch direct flights between the 2 nations.
“The historic peace agreement aroused great joy among Moroccan individuals, who love Israel,” Byoud stated.
The launch of the flight between the 2 nations is a part of the joint declaration Israel and Morocco signed on December 22 along with the US.
The three nations signed the joint declaration on December 22 after Morocco’s decision to resume diplomatic relations with Israel.
Through the joint declaration, Rabat and Tel Aviv aim to promote cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, agriculture, and tourism.
After the 2 nations announced the future opening of direct flights, Israeli airlines, and different international airlines showed interest in serving the air route between the 2 locations.
Morocco’s government expects the number of Israeli guests to Morocco will grow from 45,000 to 200,000 per yr.
In March, Jewish community leader and businessman based in Rabat, Henri Abikzer, stated that up to 400,000 Israeli tourists are expected to visit Morocco within the coming months.
The government also seeks to attract Israeli investors, looking for new opportunities.
Minister of Tourism Nadia Fettah El Alaoui stated in December, that the private sector in Morocco has shown a “real appetite” for learning about new markets and experiences.
